Summertime is the perfect time to enjoy all the delicious fruits the season has to offer, and one of those fruits is watermelon. But what do you do with all that watermelon once you've had your fill of eating it plain?
Well, one option is to use watermelon flavoring! Here are some of the best ways to use watermelon flavoring to add a refreshing twist to your summertime favorites.
Use Watermelon Flavoring in Sweet Recipes
One of the most popular ways to use watermelon flavoring is in sweet recipes. It can be used to enhance the flavor of cakes, cookies, and other desserts. You can also use it to make delicious summertime drinks like smoothies and slushies. Just a few drops of watermelon flavoring will take your recipes to the next level!
Watermelon Sorbet
Ingredients:
- 3 cups chopped watermelon
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 tsp watermelon flavoring oil
Instructions:
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In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the sugar is dissolved.
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Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it cool to room temperature.
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In a blender, puree the chopped watermelon until smooth.
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Stir in the sugar syrup and watermelon flavoring oil.
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Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions.
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Transfer the sorbet to a container and freeze for at least 2 hours or until firm.
Watermelon Smoothie
Ingredients:
- 2 cups chopped watermelon
- 1 banana, sliced
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/4 tsp watermelon flavoring oil
Instructions:
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In a blender, puree the chopped watermelon and sliced banana until smooth.
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Add the Greek yogurt, unsweetened almond milk, and watermelon flavoring oil to the blender and blend until well combined.
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Pour the smoothie into glasses and serve.
Watermelon Salad Dressing
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp watermelon flavoring oil
Instructions:
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In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, black pepper, and watermelon flavoring oil.
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Drizzle the watermelon salad dressing over your favorite greens or vegetables and enjoy!
Watermelon Hard Candy
Ingredients:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup corn syrup
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 tsp watermelon flavoring oil
- Red food coloring (optional)
Instructions:
- In a small saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, corn syrup, and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture reaches 300°F (150°C) on a candy thermometer.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the watermelon flavoring oil and red food coloring, if using.
- Pour the hot candy mixture into candy molds and let it cool and harden.
- Remove the watermelon hard candy from the molds and enjoy!
There are so many delicious ways to use watermelon flavoring! From sweets to dressings to desserts, it's the perfect way to add a refreshing twist to your favorite summertime recipes. So what are you waiting for? Go out and get yourself some watermelons (and don't forget the flavoring!) and start enjoying all that summer has to offer.
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