How To Cube Watermelons or Cantaloupe - A Quick, Easy Method

thinkwrite17 | Mar 28, 2011 |

10 Comments | Rating: 2

Do you get sticker shock when shopping for freshly prepared fruit at the grocery store? Well, you can cut your cost substantially and still enjoy fresh watermelon or cantaloupe using this quick and easy method of preparation.

You'll need a long serrated knife and a cutting board to protect the countertop. Set out a large container or bowl to hold the cubed pieces. Grab a couple of empty grocery store bags and place one bag inside the other to keep the mess contained. I like to place these opened up in the sink and use them to hold the fruit rinds.

Lay the watermelon on its flattest side, usually the side that was on the ground when it grew. Begin by cutting the whole fruit in half lengthwise, all the way down the longest edge. If you're working with a large watermelon, set aside half and place the other half fruit side down (the flat edge) on the cutting board with the rounded edge facing up.

Now begin cutting all the way through crosswise in 1.5 to 2 inch slices. Continue making cross cuts from one end to the other end.

Taking one wedge, which will resemble a half moon, place it on the cutting board flat side down and insert a pointed knife between the rind and the pink flesh of the fruit, separating the fruit completely from the rind.

Once the fruit is free from the rind, toss the rind into the plastic bag you've put into the nearby sink. Continue by cutting this piece of fruit across lengthwise and then crosswise to form squares of fruit about 1.5" by 1.5". There will be some rounded pieces on the edges.

Using a flat spatula, scoop the finished cubes into the waiting container or bowl. Repeat with each of the slices that have rind attached. When you've finished the first half of the fruit, you can wrap the other half for storage in the fridge or cut it all up the same way and be done with it.

I find that a whole watermelon will sit in my refrigerator and not get touched for days. But if I prepare it this way, and store it in a covered container, my family heads directly for the ready-to-eat fruit for their snacks.

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Mar 28, 2011 6:47pm

divaonline
Easy instructions and great photos!

Mar 29, 2011 9:27am

thinkwrite17
Thank you diva. It's almost watermelon time. So yummy.

Mar 28, 2011 7:33pm

Deborah-Diane
I agree with Divaonline! Not only are the instructions clear, but the photos make these instructions foolproof! Well done article.

Mar 29, 2011 9:29am

thinkwrite17
Deborah-Diane - Very much appreciated. This method works for Honey Dew melons too, but you have to scoop out the seeds first. Thanks for stopping by and for the nice comments.