Fresh watermelon lollies
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
20 skewers (depending on the size of your fruits)
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Calories
91 kcal
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Cuisine
International
Fresh watermelon lollies
Description
Fresh watermelon lollies are made by slicing watermelon and melon horizontally into thin rings and then using cookie cutters to shape the fruit into fun, layered forms. The smaller melon shapes fit inside cutouts in the watermelon rings, joined securely by a skewer that passes through all layers. This method results in a colorful and playful fresh fruit snack that combines the sweetness and texture of both watermelon and honeydew or other melons.
The main appeal of these lollies lies in their bright, juicy watermelon combined with the firmer, milder melon interior pieces to add contrast and visual interest. The assembly with skewers makes them easy to handle and enjoy. The slices are kept relatively thin to ensure ease of cutting and stability when stacked together.
This treat is ideal for serving chilled on warm days, parties, or as a healthy alternative to traditional lollipops. The combination of fresh fruit, creative shapes, and a handy presentation makes it a fun option for kids and adults alike.
Using sharp knives to slice thin, even layers and selecting cookie cutters of appropriate sizes helps maintain the shape integrity. Ensuring the skewer penetrates through all layers centrally is important to keep the assembled lolly intact during handling.
Ingredients
- 1 watermelon
- 1 honeydew melon or any melon of your choice
- 1 grapes punnet
Instructions
- On a cutting board, use a sharp knife to slice the watermelon and melon horizontally into 1.5cm - 2cm (0.6" - 0.7") thick rings. Or, check the thickness if your cookie cutters, you don't want to go thicker than that.
- Using the larger cookie cutters, cut out shapes from the watermelon rings.
- Using smaller cookie cutters, cut shapes from the melon rings. Choose smaller versions of the watermelon shapes or any other desired shapes.
- Using the same smaller cutters, cut matching shapes from the centre of each watermelon shape to create empty spaces. Refer to the feature photo for ideas and the blog post for a step by step guide.
- Push the small melon shape into the empty space of the watermelon shape. It's a bit like a jigsaw!
- Gently push a kebab skewer up through the bottom of the watermelon shape, then through the melon shape in the centre space, then through the top of the watermelon so the skewer pierces all three layers. Stop just before the skewer pokes out the top.
- Skewer grapes onto the stick, alternating colours, pushing them up to the watermelon.
- Optional: If you have circle shapes and want to make them into suns, cut small triangles from the melon. Break toothpicks in half and stick one end into each triangle. Fix them all round the watermelon shape into a sunburst (see feature photo). Note - sun designs are heavy, so lay them flat rather than standing upright.
- NOT TO BE CONSUMED BY SMALL CHILDREN UNLESS SUPERVISED. THE TOOTHPICKS ARE A CHOKING HAZZARD!
Notes
- Use a large, sharp knife to slice the watermelon and melon into about 1.5–2cm thick rings for even cutting with cookie cutters.
- Score the skin of the fruit lightly where you plan to slice to prevent the knife from slipping.
- Select smaller cookie cutters that leave a sturdy rim on the watermelon to avoid collapsing when cutting out center shapes.
- When skewering, make sure the skewer goes straight through the watermelon, melon, and watermelon layers to hold the lolly together securely.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 20skewers (depending on the size of your fruits)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 91 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 91kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 0.4g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Sodium | 14mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 398mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 1312IU | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 30mg | 33% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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