Best Sweet And Spicy Watermelon Cups Recipes

SWEET-AND-SPICY PICKLED WATERMELON RIND

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Ingredients

Steps:

Trim the green skin off 1/4 small watermelon. Remove all but 1/4 inch red fruit from the rind; cut the rind into 1/2-inch pieces. Pack into a 1-quart jar. Combine 3/4 cup each apple cider vinegar and water, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons kosher salt, 2 teaspoons coriander seeds, 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes in a saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Pour over the rind; let cool. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours and up to 1 week.

WATERMELON CUPS

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This lovely appetizer is almost too pretty to eat! Sweet watermelon cubes hold a refreshing topping that showcases cucumber, red onion and fresh herbs. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield 16 appetizers.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

16 seedless watermelon cubes (1 inch)
1/3 cup finely chopped cucumber
5 teaspoons finely chopped red onion
2 teaspoons minced fresh mint
2 teaspoons minced fresh cilantro
1/2 to 1 teaspoon lime juice

Steps:

Using a small melon baller or measuring spoon, scoop out the center of each watermelon cube, leaving a 1/4-in. shell (save flesh for another use)., In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; spoon into watermelon cubes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 7 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

SWEET-AND-SPICY WATERMELON CUPS

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For dessert, watermelon takes on the classic Mexican pairing of chocolate and cinnamon, as well as zesty lime.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Yield Makes 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 tablespoons sugar
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon coarse salt
1 small seedless watermelon (about 4 pounds), cut into 2-by-1-inch pieces
4 ounces dark chocolate bar, broken into 8 pieces
1 lime, cut in 8 wedges
8 cinnamon sticks

Steps:

Stir sugar, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, and salt in a small dish; set aside.
Divide watermelon among 8 glasses; Tuck a piece of chocolate, a lime wedge, and a cinnamon stick into each glass. Refrigerate, covered, until ready to serve, up to 4 hours. To serve, sprinkle each with 1/2 teaspoon sugar mixture. Serve with remaining sugar mixture on side.