Can you freeze watermelon?

What freezing does to watermelon

Freezing watermelon is straightforward: you remove the seeds and rind, cut it into cubes, slices or balls, and pack it into freezer containers or bags. Most frozen fruits maintain a good quality for 3 to 6 months. For the best texture, serve it before it becomes completely thawed.

How to freeze it

1. Select firm-fleshed, well-colored, ripe melons.
2. Cut in half, remove seeds and rind.
3. Cut the melon into slices, cubes or balls.
4. Pack into plastic freezer containers or bags by usable serving size or planned purpose, such as a smoothie.
5. Seal the container by removing as much air as possible.

Thawing and using it

For the best texture serve the frozen watermelon before it becomes completely thawed.

Depends on the form

• You can also pack it in a cold 30 percent syrup, leaving headspace, then seal and freeze.
• Or pack it unsweetened, leaving headspace, then seal and freeze.