How to make Tutti Frutti using watermelon rinds Recipe
1.
Peel and discard the green part of the watermelon rinds using a peeler or a sharp knife. Scrape off any red portion (fruit) that is still clinging onto the rinds.Chop the white portion only into small bits.
2.
Place the chopped bits into a pot or a pan and cover it with water. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook the pieces for about 8-10 minutes or until the pieces begin to look translucent. Do not overcook them or soften them till they turn mushy. Drain off the water and keep aside till required.
3.
Drain off the water and keep aside till required.
4.
To make the sugar syrup, add the sugar and the water into the same pan and let the mixture come to a boil. Then simmer gently until the syrup thickens and you get a one string consistency. This will take a few minutes
5.
Add the boiled & drained pieces and give it a good mix. Bring the mixture to a boil and simmer gently for 3-4 minutes.
6.
Now, divide the mixture & the syrup equally into different saucepans depending on how many colours you want to use.
7.
Add the food colours into the saucepans and simmer again until almost all the sugar syrup has been absorbed and the pieces have changed colour evenly.
8.
Transfer the tutti frutti into a large colander and let it cool down (also, any sugar syrup in excess will dribble away). Transfer it into clean & sterile glass jars and store in the refrigerator.
9.
Always use a clean, try spoon to remove the tutti frutti
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