Patty is a recipe developer and food writer. She worked Alton Brown’s Research Coordinator and podcast producer and in the Oxmoor House test kitchen. She loves maple syrup, coffee and board games. Patty lives in Atlanta with her husband and two children.
published Aug 15, 2023
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Enough with the Enneagram and the Meyers-Briggs tests, because how you buy watermelon tells me everything I need to know. The person picking up pre-cut watermelon pieces has clear expectations and wants absolutely no surprises. Shoppers who risk it all on an uncut melon fall into two categories. The first group leaves it all to chance, placing the first melon they touch in their cart. The second reads the rind like a treasure map noting the color of the field spot and following the “two-finger” rule.
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10 Ways to Use Up Mealy Watermelon
Watermelon loses its crunch when overripe, but it’s still great for making watermelon-flavored margaritas, smoothies, curry, caramel sauce, and more.
No matter how you pick watermelon, you’re bound to bring home a mealy one at some point this season. Once a watermelon’s crisp texture is lost, it’s no good for eating out of hand, but there are still plenty of things you can do with a soft, mealy watermelon. From refreshing drinks to fruity co*cktails, summer soups and even pickles, here are 10 tasty ways to use up that mealy watermelon.
What Makes a Watermelon Mealy?
A watermelon’s texture changes from crisp and crunchy to dry, soft, and mealy when the melon is overripe.
Is It Safe to Eat a Mealy Watermelon?
It is safe to eat a mealy watermelon, though it won’t have the crisp texture you expect from the fruit. Avoid eating watermelon that has an off-odor, slimy texture, or dark spots.
What Can You Do with a Mealy Watermelon?
2-Ingredient Watermelon Sherbet
Sweetened condensed milk is the magic ingredient that sweetens and thickens this watermelon sherbet.
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