Watermelon’s only flaw? The fruit’s peak condition is short-lived, especially once it’s cut. While a whole watermelon will last up to 10 days in the fridge, cut watermelon will last between 2 and 5 days. As you look at that tub of watermelon cubes in the fridge, you might wonder, can you freeze watermelon? Luckily, the answer is yes. Freezing cut watermelon is a simple and reliable way to extend this summertime treat. We have the expert tips on how to freeze watermelon, what to do with those frozen assets and what not to do when you stick this fruit in the deep freeze.
Can You Freeze Watermelon?
"Watermelon is 92% water, so it absolutely will freeze," says Stephanie Barlow, Senior Director of Communications at The National Watermelon Promotion Board. Barlow has 20 years of watermelon experience, so she knows her stuff. "Whether you're freezing blended up juice or puree in an ice cube tray or pieces of watermelon, it will turn from flesh to frozen," she says.
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How Do You Freeze Watermelon?
One thing to note: It's not a good idea to freeze a whole watermelon because it will be nearly impossible to cut when it's a gigantic oval ice ball and who has the room in the freezer anyway? Curious about freezing forms of watermelon? Here's what you need to know.
First, use the cutting board and knife to cut the watermelon into pieces, slicing off any rind. If the watermelon has any seeds, remove them.
How to Freeze Watermelon Balls or Cubes
If you want to make cute watermelon balls or more precise cubes, you can prep the fruit and then freeze it using the same method you would for watermelon chunks.
How to Freeze Watermelon Juice
You can absolutely freeze watermelon juice. Just make watermelon puree and then use a fine mesh strainer to separate the pulp from the juice. Transfer to ice cube trays or another airtight container. If you go the container route, leave some room for the liquid to expand.
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Barlow suggests using watermelon puree or juice that's frozen in ice cube trays even more quickly. "I’ve experienced watermelon puree in an ice cube tray breaking down after a few weeks, much like regular ice cubes when they're forgotten about, so the best practice is to use them within a week," she says.
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How to Thaw Frozen Watermelon
If you do want to thaw frozen watermelon, you can thaw it in the fridge and then puree it. The soggy texture is definitely not something you're going to want to use in something like a fruit salad.
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How to Use Frozen Watermelon
Barlow likes to add watermelon juice ice cubes to her iced tea or sparkling water. "My favorite is our frozen watermelon margarita or a simple slushy," she says. "It’s great to have on hand for a nutrient boost and cold texture for my morning smoothies to get a burst of lycopene, vitamin C, vitamin A and B6."
For a simple frozen drink, Urrutia recommends blending watermelon ice cubes with 3 cups watermelon, 1 cup water, ¼ cup agave syrup and ¼ cup fresh lime juice to make an agua fresca. “Add some mezcal and you’re ready to rock,” he says.
If you want to turn your frozen watermelon into a fun and easy dessert, you can freeze larger pieces or wedges and shave the frozen fruit into bowl using a Microplane grater for an almost-instant shaved ice a la one of our favorite food creators, Frankie Gaw.
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