Plus, uses for delicious frozen watermelon!
There’s no pleasure like biting into a sweet,juicy summer watermelon.
The fresh flavor, the texture, the beautiful color.
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But many of us watermelon lovers have sadly encountered the sad, starchy, less-than-flavorful slicea major disappointment.
This season, keep your watermelon fresh and delicious with our storage tips.
If you’ve got the option to press your finger into it, it’s no good.
Try finding a watermelon free of dents and cuts, which can also lead to overrippening.
When you tap your watermelon, it should sound hollow, like a drum.
That means there’s delicious fruit and juice inside waiting to escape.
And theProduce for Better Health Foundationsuggests leaving melons out at room temperature to maintain nutrients and flavor.
If your watermelon is ripe and you don’t have time to eat it, don’t panic.
But don’t slice either.
Slide that whole watermelon into the fridge, where it will stay fresh for two to three more weeks.
The cool temperature of the refrigerator will slow the ripening process.
How to Store Cut Watermelon
Time to slice?
The liquid may separate a bit, so just shake it up before you drink it.
Can You Freeze Watermelon?
Yes, you canfreeze watermelon, but definitely don’t freeze the fruit whole.
That said, freezing watermelon can yield quite delicious results, and is a great way toprevent food waste.
Frozen watermelon will stay fresh in the freezer for about a year.
If you are up for juicing your watermelon, freeze it in popsicle molds for a refreshing treat.
Frozen watermelon can also be delicious in smoothies or tossed into blended cocktails.
National Watermelon Promotion Board,Selection & Storage.
Accessed February 5, 2023.
