Watermelon leather in a dehydrator
Description
Pastila can be made from many berries and fruits, and it is much healthier than store-bought candies. Watermelon pastila has a delicate aroma and a bright color. You can make pastila not only from regular watermelon varieties but also from yellow ones. The amount of sugar added depends on your preferences and the sweetness of the watermelon.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the necessary ingredients for making watermelon fruit leather in a dehydrator.
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Step 2
Cut off the rind from the watermelon, remove all the seeds, and cut the flesh into pieces. Place the watermelon flesh into a saucepan and blend with an immersion blender. Strain the mixture through a sieve.
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Step 3
Add sugar to the watermelon mixture, stir, and place over low heat. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring, for 20 minutes.
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Step 4
Grease the trays for marshmallow with vegetable oil and pour the watermelon mixture to a thickness of 5 mm.
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Step 5
Dry the pastille in an electric dehydrator for 10–16 hours at a temperature of 50–55 degrees. The mass should become elastic and no longer stick to your fingers. After that, remove the pastille from the mold and cut it into pieces. Roll the pieces into small rolls and serve.
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Step 6
Can be served.