Easy Watermelon Recipes
This list of Easy Watermelon Recipes is a must! Perfect for watermelon fans and anyone who craves natural sweetness during the summer months. If you’re looking for simple recipes, this list has them all!
You’ll find appetizers, drinks, sweets—and more. Right in one handy, little list. The hardest part about any of these recipes is deciding where to begin!
I must admit, I had never heard of some of these combinations, but then again, I had never heard of chocolate and bacon before either, but it is pretty stinking good! So, I am not about to knock these until I try them!
How to choose a ripe watermelon
Are you looking for the best watermelon, full of sweet goodness? These simple tips can help you find what you’re looking for.
Check the Field Spot
- Look for a creamy yellow spot (not white or green) on one side—this is where it rested on the ground and ripened in the sun.
- The darker and more golden, the better.
Tap It
- Give it a knock! A ripe watermelon should sound deep and hollow—like a drum.
- A dull or flat sound = under or overripe.
Pick It Up
- It should feel heavy for its size, which means it’s full of water (and flavor!).
Inspect the Skin
- Look for a dull, matte finish—shiny skin usually means it’s underripe.
- Avoid soft spots, cracks, or bruises.
Check for Sugar Spots and Webbing
- Webbing (brown, vein-like scars) indicates pollination—more pollination = sweeter fruit.
- Sugar spots are dark, sticky patches that signal sugar seeping through the rind.
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Bonus Tip:
- Shape matters: A uniformly round or oval watermelon (depending on the variety) is more likely to be evenly ripe than one with odd bulges.
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Which of these yummy watermelon recipes has your mouth watering the most?
Isn’t watermelon the best? My kids aren’t huge fans, but I LOVE it!
What!? You should get those kids to a doc ASAP – not fans of watermelon? There has to be something wrong. 😉 I kid, of course! Maybe you can convert them? LOL! Thanks for stopping by!
Watermelon is just about my favorite thing in the world!! Love this list! And thanks for including us 🙂
Just about? What is your favorite?
My family would gladly indulge in any one of these watermelon treats! Thanks for including my watermelon smoothie to this list!
Right!? So yummy