Summer may be over but there’s still summer fruit to enjoy. This Blueberry Glazed Watermelon is a perfect way to enjoy the last fruits of summer.
I walked into the grocery last week and up front and center was a big box of watermelons. Yes, it’s officially fall but still warm here in Texas, and I am enjoying the final fruits of summer. Growing up we would eat cool crisp watermelon with a little sprinkling of salt. I’ve decided to forgo the salt and drizzle my watermelon slices with a sweet, smooth blueberry glaze instead. I had made the glaze earlier in the week to use over ice cream and decided to give it a try over the watermelon. So delicious!
How could you pass on a snack like this? Not only is it delicious, it’s healthy. The blueberries are loaded with fiber, potassium, vitamin C, B6 and it helps lower cholesterol. Watermelon is mostly water but it’s filled with vitamin A, B6, C lycopene, antioxidants and amino acids. It’s nice when healthy and delicious come together.
Fall and winter is my favorite time of the year, and I’m looking forward to the cooler weather but I’m going to enjoy the sweet fruits of summer until they’re all gone.
Blueberry Glazed Watermelon
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 25 mins
- Yield: 1 1/2 cups 1x
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- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- sliced watermelon
- fresh blueberries for garnishing
Instructions
- Place washed blueberries in a medium saucepan along the the water and syrup and bring to a boil and reduce to medium low.
- Simmer, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. When blueberries burst and sauce has reduced by half, it should coat the back of a spoon. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
- To separate the fruit from the sauce pour over a fine mesh strainer. For a thicker sauce place in a blender and blend until smooth.
- Serve sauce over the sliced watermelon with fresh blueberries.
If you make this recipe or a version of it, take a picture and share with me on Instagram, tag it #thewholeserving or leave a comment below. I’d love to see or hear about your version of this Blueberry Glazed Watermelon.
Marla says
September 28, 2016 at 7:48 pmHI Celeste,
Wow this looks so tasty and healthy. What a wonderful combination of flavors – watermelon and blueberries. We would be glad to have you come and link up at Real Food Fridays that goes live every Thursday @7pm EST. Sharing!
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Michelle says
September 29, 2016 at 1:29 amWow, Celeste, this is perfect. Watermelons are always on our Christmas menu, it’s kind of a tradition in South Africa and this is definitely going to be a winner this year.
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Celeste says
September 29, 2016 at 1:54 pmWow! I would love to be a guest at your Christmas celebrations. I won’t be able to have watermelon at Christmas, non to be found here.
Suzie from Munchkin Time says
September 30, 2016 at 6:53 pmI have never tasted this before but it looks delicious! Thank you Celeste for posting this recipe! – Suzie
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Celeste says
October 2, 2016 at 5:48 pmYou’re welcome Suzie, It is so delicious and hopefully you can try before all the watermelons are gone.
Nikki Frank-Hamilton says
October 2, 2016 at 2:45 pmOh Celeste, this looks so good. My mouth is watering, no pun intended, lol watermelon. Ha! I’m a Geek!
What a great flavor combination this is. And a fun way to get in more than one serving of fruit. This is definitely a treat going into the fall, I’m not ready to let go of summer yet!
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Celeste says
October 2, 2016 at 5:51 pmYou’re so funny Nikki, I went looking for some watermelons today so I could have some of this deliciousness.
Angie @ ambient wares says
October 2, 2016 at 6:11 pmOh.my.goodness! I’ve always just eaten watermelon as is and have been too naive to do much else with it! Thank you for the idea and for sharing this at Funtastic Friday!
Celeste says
October 4, 2016 at 12:58 pmAngie I was the same but after making this I can’t get enough. It’s so delicious. Enjoy!
Sarah Althouse says
October 4, 2016 at 9:08 amTwo of my favorite fruits together!
Celeste says
October 4, 2016 at 1:03 pmIt’s so delicious and you will enjoy!
Sabrina Zaragoza says
November 8, 2016 at 10:41 amYou made a great combination. Watermelon is perfect choice for summer day!!!!!
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Billy K. Rodriguez says
March 21, 2017 at 1:03 amWhat an amazing and different flavour Blueberry Glazed Watermelon
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Celeste says
March 29, 2017 at 9:57 amThis is so delicious and love it throughout the summer.
Sanchez says
May 14, 2019 at 11:07 amWow, what a perfect combination, I haven’t tried it before, I think the summer days are coming, the addition of water and more special when there are watermelons on the menu.
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