Chewy Watermelon Rind Candy

Ingredients

• 1 watermelon rind , peeled
• 4 cups water
• 4 cups white sugar
• 0.5 cups spearmint leaves , coarsely chopped
• 1 tablespoon dried sweet basil

Instructions

1. 1

   Cut watermelon rind into 2-inch long, 1-inch wide, and 1/2-inch thick pieces.

2. 2

   Combine water, sugar, spearmint, and basil in a large pot. Bring to a rolling boil. Strain out spearmint and basil. Add watermelon rind, making sure pieces are completely immersed. Cook until rind is soft, about 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Drain watermelon pieces and arrange in a single layer on dehydrator trays. Dry according to the manufacturer's instructions until pieces are candied, 6 to 8 hours.