5 Watermelon-Cutting Hacks To Help You Get The Most Out Of This Delicious Fruit

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When it comes to fruits and vegetables, summer is all about asparagus, corn, strawberries, and of course, watermelon. Watermelon makes for a hydrating, refreshing, and delicious snack on a hot summer day. To get the most out of this delicious fruit, check out the following hacks to help you cut them in unique ways!

1. Watermelon Bowls

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Want to make a slushy drink (even the adult kind!) using a watermelon as your container? Click here to see a recipe by Martha Stewart for making your own watermelon punch or drink bowls.

2. Skinned Watermelon

How cool does a watermelon look without its skin? This is an easy way to present and serve a watermelon at a barbecue or outdoor party, since the rind will have already been removed. Click here to learn how to skin your own watermelon!

3. Watermelon Jello

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What’s yummier than watermelon and jello? Practically nothing. BuzzFeed came up with a creative way to incorporate jello into your watermelon slices, and you can choose to add alcohol or just the jello! Click here for the step-by-step.

4. Watermelon Sticks

Watermelon sticks are a convenient way to enjoy this delicious snack. Plus, it’s a super easy method to copy. Click here to find out how you can make your own watermelon sticks.

5. Fun Shapes

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This is a great tip if you have kids, or even if you just want to spruce up your food presentation! If you cut the watermelon into thick slices, you can then use different cookie cutters to serve the watermelon in some unique shapes.