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This watermelon bread is amazing! Easy to make and delicious, made with real watermelon!
I love making breads with real fruit in them – check out my recipes for strawberry bread, apple bread, blackberry bread and lemon bread :) So this watermelon bread was the next logical thing to add to my fruit bread collection!
Look at this mouthwatering loaf! Awesome texture, amazing taste and it uses real fresh watermelon! And the addition of raisins is a fun imitation of watermelon seeds ;)
Watermelon bread uses very simple ingredients – flour, sugar, butter, eggs, baking powder, salt, raisins and, of course, real fresh watermelon! Just puree fresh watermelon chunks in a food processor or blender, mix with other ingredients and pour into a loaf pan, then bake. That’s it! Homemade watermelon bread is ready!
To get the picture-perfect red color, I used the red food coloring. This is totally optional of course, but if you want your bread to look red, add it. It only affects the color, not the taste.
Tip: the recipe uses 1 cup of fresh watermelon puree. If you have more watermelon that you want to use up and you’d like your bread to have more pronounced watermelon flavor, use more watermelon puree and boil it in a pot until it reduces to 1 cup.
This watermelon bread freezes very well. Just slice it and wrap each slice in plastic wrap or put each slice in ziploc bag, then freeze. To enjoy a slice of watermelon bread for breakfast, place the frozen slice on the counter overnight and it will be perfectly thawed by the morning. Or you can simply quick-thaw it in a microwave! Enjoy!
If you like watermelon bread, you will also love these easy recipes:
Blackberry Bread – OMG, look at this epic purple color! That’s blackberries in their finest! This bread is loaded with fresh blackberries and tastes amazing!
Sugar-Free Watermelon Popsicles– so healthy and natural! Since watermelon is naturally sweet, no added sugar is needed!
Pickled Watermelon Slices– sweet and savory, taste out of this world! If you never tried pickled watermelon, you owe it to yourself to give this a try!
Watermelon Gazpacho Soup– perfectly refreshing chilled soup, so yummy! Make in minutes in a blender, no cooking needed!
Watermelon Feta Salad – this is perfect for picnics! This watermelon salad is so unique!
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Watermelon Bread Made With Fresh Watermelon
This sweet watermelon bread is amazing! It's made with real fresh watermelon! This is a perfect way to use up leftover watermelon - just turn it into delicious freshly baked watermelon bread!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time1 hour hr
Total Time1 hour hr 10 minutes mins
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bread, watermelon
Cooking Method: Oven
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 191kcal
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Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350F. Spray a non-stick 9x5 inch loaf pan with a non-stick cooking spray.
Put the watermelon chunks into a food processor or blender and process until smooth. It should yield about 1 cup of pureed watermelon. If you have more, only use 1 cup, if you have less, add enough water to equal 1 cup.
Put butter and sugar into a large bowl and mix until combined. Add the eggs and mix until combined. Add the watermelon puree and mix until combined. If using the food coloring, add it and mix until combined.
Add the flour, salt and baking powder and mix until combined.
Add the raisins (if using) and mix until combined.
Pour the batter into a loaf pan. Put in the oven and bake the watermelon bread for 1 hour.
Notes
If you have more watermelon that you want to use up, you can make more than 1 cup of watermelon puree and then boil it in a pot until it's reduced to 1 cup. This will result in a more pronounced watermelon flavor :)
See also:
- Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
- Cinnamon Apple Bread
- Lemon Poppy Seed Bread
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Nutrition
Calories: 191kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 74mg | Potassium: 225mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 177IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 2mg
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FAQs
Discovering a watermelon isn't sweet can be a bit of a bummer. While it may seem counterintuitive, you can add salt to watermelon to help bring out the sweet flavor. Or, you can use different sugars, herbs, and condiments to add a more complex flavor and bring out the natural sweetness of the watermelon.
What can I do with underripe watermelon? ›
Unripe or “green” watermelon is really good pickled. You can use your favorite pickle recipe: brined, sweet, vinegar-based, etc. and pretty much any will work for unripe aftermelon or watermelon rinds.
Why is my homegrown watermelon not sweet? ›
The second thing is that watermelon vines can't get enough heat. They grow best in hot (or at least very warm) soil. The more hot days, the better watermelon you're going to have. In fact, while they're growing from seed to large seedling, they need a steady supply of water.
What makes a watermelon more sweet? ›
You want to find the melon that is heavy for its size. This usually means it will be sweeter and will have more water content. Look for an orange creamy field spot. The darker yellow field spot usually means it was on the vine longer and is full of flavor.
Will watermelon ripen if left on the counter? ›
Fruits and vegetables that do not ripen after harvest
Examples include grapes, strawberries and watermelon. This trait is sometimes referred to as "non-climacteric."
Can you ripen a watermelon at home? ›
Watermelons do not continue to ripen once they are picked. Neither do other melons or fruits like pineapples and strawberries. Fruits that ripen, such as peaches and bananas, contain reserves of starch that convert to sugars once they are picked.
Will a picked watermelon ripen too early? ›
Do watermelons ripen after picking? Unlike many fruits, watermelons do not continue to ripen after they've been picked. That's why it's important to know whether a watermelon is ripe before picking or buying it. Once it's been harvested from the vine, it will hardly change until it goes bad.
What can I add to watermelon for flavor? ›
Spice it Up
Try out black pepper, maldon salt, or a combo of lime, salt, and chile.
Does watermelon and cantaloupe taste good together? ›
There is something magical that happens when you stick the frozen watermelon and cantaloupe together into a blender and making it into a slushy. It's like eating a ray of sunshine or maybe even a rainbow, just really satisfying and juicy, and sweet but not overly sweet, and just really freaking good.
Is it OK to drink water with watermelon? ›
To be on the safer side, have water at least 20-30 minutes after having watermelon. If you are feeling too thirsty, you can drink a sip or two of water but don't gulp down a whole glass of water after a watermelon. So, enjoy this delicious fruit during summers and keep yourself well hydrated!
Good news: Your pooch can eat watermelon. However, this does come with precautions, according to the American Kennel Club. First, the watermelon must be seedless or you should remove the seeds before giving it to your pet. The seeds could lead to an intestinal blockage, so be sure that you pick a seedless watermelon.
When should you throw out a cut watermelon? ›
Do not store cut watermelon at room temperature. If possible, display cut melons in a refrigerated case, not just on top of ice. Take and record serving line temperatures. Discard cut watermelon after 2 hours in the temperature danger zone (41 °F to 135 °F).
How long does it take for an uncut watermelon to go bad? ›
A good rule of thumb is to eat pre-cut watermelon within 5 days of buying the fruit. Watermelon you cut yourself and store in an airtight container in the fridge should also be eaten within 5 days. A whole watermelon can last in your kitchen for about 1 week , and in the fridge for about 2 weeks.
What can I add to tasteless watermelon? ›
The salt brings out what little flavor a bad melon has and compensates for any lack of sweetness. It works, truly—trust me. Since, I've introduced this idea to the office, and it turns out there are even other ways to gussy up an otherwise drab melon. Some swear by a squeeze of fresh lemon or lime juice.
Does watermelon get sweeter after you cut it? ›
Watermelons are over 90% water and ideally around 15% sugar. As the moisture drains and evaporates from the cut melon, the sugar content rises. The more moisture lost, the sweeter the melon.
Why does my watermelon taste off? ›
When a watermelon goes past its prime it becomes mealy, may develop cavities around the seeds and the taste may be unappetizing. Another possible culprit of bad watermelon may be from fungal disease exposure to the plant during growth that can inhibit proper sugar develop in the melon.
Does watermelon get sweeter after it's picked? ›
Fruits and vegetables that do not ripen after harvest
These fruits and vegetables can still go bad if left out, but they tend to have a longer shelf life, and they will not get sweeter. Examples include grapes, strawberries and watermelon. This trait is sometimes referred to as "non-climacteric."
