How do you recycle melon skins and seeds?

It's summer and you love fresh, sweet melon as a starter or dessert? Don't throw away the skins and seeds!

More often than not, when you prepare your melons, the rinds and seeds end up in the garbage can or compost bin. However, there are many ways to recycle them, combining economy and ecology.

So how do you recycle melon skins and seeds?

5 ways to recycle melon skins and seeds 🍈

Say goodbye to waste and discover 5 clever ways to reuse melon rinds and seeds!

🍯 Melon peel jam

Cut 1 kg of peel into thin strips. Place in a saucepan with 1 kg sugar, a little water and lemon zest. Cook for 2 hours to obtain a jelly-like texture.

Now all you have to do is put it in pots!

This jam is perfect with toast, pancakes or yoghurt.

🌞 A natural remedy for sunburn

Melon has moisturizing and soothing properties! It can help soothe superficial burns.

If you get sunburned after a tanning session, use melon rind as a natural after-sun.

Apply them gently to the skin, flesh side down. You should feel a pleasant sensation of freshness.

🍸 Roasted seeds as an aperitif

Like pumpkin seeds, melon seeds are edible. They are delicious when roasted.

Wash the seeds to remove any residual flesh. Fry in a pan (without adding fat) for 5 minutes. Season with the spices of your choice.

Bite into them for a healthy and original aperitif!

🥗 A bark vinegar

Place melon rinds in an airtight jar. Boil 1 liter white vinegar with 60 g sugar in a saucepan. Pour the mixture into the jar, covering the rinds well. Close and wait one week before using.

Make delicious, fragrant salad dressings!

♻️ A super natural fertilizer

Feed your compost! The easiest way to recycle melon is to compost it. Yes, melon rinds can be added to compost.

Cut them into small pieces to facilitate decomposition.

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