Lemon Popsicles
Beat the heat with these lemon popsicles perfect for a hot summer day, or anytime of year! Cool and refreshing, this easy recipe makes a great treat that the whole family can enjoy. These lemonade popsicles are naturally gluten-free and vegan, too!
Servings: 10
Calories: 22kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- ¼ cup sugar
- ½ cup lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest optional
Instructions
- Bring the water and sugar to a gentle simmer, continue to heat until the sugar melts.
- Remove from the heat and allow to cool for 5 minutes before whisking through the lemon juice and zest, if using.
- Carefully fill popsicle molds with the mixture and insert a popsicle stick into the center of each mold.
- Freeze for at least 12-24 hours before removing from the mold and serving.
- Store frozen popsicles in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 1 month.
Notes
- Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature before placing the molds into the freezer.
- Freshly squeezed lemon juice is best in this recipe, bottled lemon juice mayl leave a bitter taste.
- The sugar in this recipe can be substituted with honey or maple syrup however it will affect the color and flavor of these popsicles.
- Lemon zest is totally optional however it does add a lovely freshness and flavor.
- To remove the popsicles from the molds run warm water over the outside of the mold and remove the popsicle when loose.
- Don’t over fill the molds, allow some space at the top for the mixture to expand as it freezes.
- Make sure you have space in the freezer that the molds can stay upright while freezing.
Nutrition
Serving: 1popsicle | Calories: 22kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 0.05g | Fat: 0.05g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.003g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.001g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 13mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 5g