You’ve probably seen those cute fruit baskets made out of a watermelon and filled with melon balls and berries. You may have even made one yourself! Well, using the same approach to serving watermelon in an every day setting is easier than you may think. It’s not as beautiful as the basket, but it serves its purpose and keeps your watermelon fresh longer. Here’s how:
1. Using a knife, cut a “lid” out of the top of the watermelon much like you would when carving a pumpkin. Angle your knife in so that the outer part of the rind is larger than the inner portion so the lid will stay secure when placed back on the watermelon.
2. Remove the lid.
3. Scoop out the fruit to serve using an ice cream scoop or spoon.
4. Replace the lid securely and place in the refrigerator for later.
You won’t have to clean additional storage containers and the watermelon should stay fresh longer than if you cut it up completely. Plus it’s loads of fun for the kids!
Have you ever used this approach for serving watermelon?
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July 13, 2010 at 1:56 pm
Cool idea! Makes me crave watermelon…
That’s pretty clever. We don’t eat watermelon very often. Next time we get one I might try this if I think about it. Thanks for sharing!
What a nifty idea!
I just did a watermelon post a few weeks ago: http://www.crystalandcomp.com/2010/06/less-messy-way-to-cut-watermelon.html
I will have to try this as well!
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Now THAT is a fabulous idea! I believe I’m going to file that away for our next cookout. Sticky-free watermelon! I never thought it was possible!
Great idea! I’ve been buying a watermelon every week…I’m totally trying this on the next one! Thanks!
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I’ve never done this before, but you can bet I’m going to give it a try! Love it.
Wow! That should save a lot of trouble, and the kids will love having the watermelon in a different shape.
What do you do about the juice that collects in the cavity? (At least, I think it will; I never tried it, but I always get juice when I cut up a watermelon.)
Annie Kate
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What a great idea! I remember, as a child, helping my mom carve a watermelon into a whale and filling it with all sorts of melon balls… that’s a fun memory.
But me? I usually just chop it up into a bunch of cubes and create a huge watery mess on my cutting board. Love the idea of fun balls of melon though!
Genius!
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July 14, 2010 at 11:33 am
I love this idea! I had to click because I just bought one yesterday, so I will be using this right away! I’d love if you’d link to my Tuesday’s Tips!
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July 14, 2010 at 11:36 am
How fun!! I’ve never heard of that before .. thanks!!
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What a cute idea!
That’s a brilliant idea. I hate having to cut up the entire watermelon but I want it to stay fresh. Thanks for sharing this!
This looks like a great idea, trying it very soon