watermelon rind and apple hand pies on a platter and plate

Hereby declaring a new season called autumelon. It’s the perfect time to satisfy those cravings for when the first leaf turns burnt orange to when the very last leaf falls from the tree. It’s a time in between crisp mornings and blazing hot afternoons; a time to soak up the last bits of evening daylight; and a time to indulge in bountiful harvest salads, toasty hand pies, cozy chilis, spiced cocktails, creepy carvings and more. 

 

Recipes to Make This Autumelon 

 

Fall Harvest Salad with Watermelon

What’s better than butternut squash in salad? Butternut squash and watermelon. Tender, seasoned butternut squash is the perfect complement to fresh, juicy watermelon. Served over a bed of baby kale and farro, it’s topped with tangy feta cheese to make for a truly delicious forkful.

Salad in a bowl with watermelon, farro, feta and arugula

 

Summer into Fall Cocktail 

Don’t be surprised by how a little bit of cinnamon can take a classically summer cocktail and turn it into an autumelon favorite. 

watermelon cocktail with ice, orange slice and watermelon ball

 

Roasted Watermelon Rind Parmesan

This roasty, toasty watermelon rind recipe might just be what your next holiday needs. Tender watermelon rinds and savory parmesan are an unexpected yet delicious pairing you’ll come back to again and again. 

Roasted Rind Parmesan in baking pan with spatula on side. Set on red with white polkadot napkin on wooden table 

 

Watermelon Rind Hand Pies

A warm pocket of sweetly spiced goodness? Enter this watermelon rind hand pie. It’s a sweet and gooey treat the whole family with love. 

watermelon rind and apple hand pies on a platter and plate

 

Watermelon Walnut Currant Chutney

Surprise and delight your guests with this charcuterie board centerpiece. Sweet and savory watermelon chutney over a creamy wheel of brie is without a doubt a talk-of-town fall appetizer. 

Chutney on top of brie with crackers on a serving board.

 

Creepy Carvings for Your Next Monster Mash

 

Owl

Carve up this cutie hootie with the kiddos and adults. Adorable and delicious decor for autumelon!

Watermelon owl carving

 

Mummy

Make your mummy proud with this intricate carving featuring gauze and eyeballs for extra scary fun! 

Mummy watermelon carving

 

Bat-Jack-O-Melon

Skip the pumpkins this year and carve this Bat Jack O’Melon instead! Display as a party decoration for kiddos to ogle this Halloween! 

watermelon bat carving