Lime Popsicles: Only 3 Ingredients!
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These homemade lime popsicles, made with fresh juice, are a perfect summer treat. Their flavor is bright and filled with tang! You only need 3 ingredients and 5 minutes of work (plus freezing time) to make limeade popsicles.
Beat the heat this summer with homemade lime popsicles! They are everything you want in a lime treat. They are tangy, flavorful and only need three ingredients!
Your hands-on time is 5 minutes (yes you read that right). Once the base is mixed, pour them into a popsicle mold and let the freezer do the rest of the work.
This is the same process I use to make fresh fruit and lemonade popsicles, except these are limeade!
Prep Time
5 Minutes
Freezing Time
6 Hours
Servings
6 Popsicles
Ingredients You Need
- Lime Juice – Always use freshly squeezed limes to balance the flavor. I stand firm on this point. Bottled lime juice is not the same.
- Sweetener – Use sugar, agave, honey, or maple syrup. Adjust to taste based on how tart you like your popsicles.
- Water – Use either tap or bottled water.
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Best Popsicle Molds to Use
Growing up, we always used dixie cups to make popsicles. Since then, the options and availability of popsicle molds have evolved. While I still love the Dixie cups for nostalgia, there is a mold to suit every taste and preference nowadays. Here are a few ideas for popsicle molds.
- Silicone molds: Easiest to unmold and great for beginners.
- Metal molds: Freeze fastest and create classic popsicle shapes.
- DIY cups: Paper cups + toothpicks work in a pinch.
- Ice cube tray: Perfect for mini pops or toddler-friendly treats.
Lime Popsicles Substitutions and Variations
Customizing your popsicles can be done in many ways, from booze adding fresh fruits. Here are a few suggestions to create a flavor twist.
- Coconut Lime Popsicles: Add ½ cup coconut milk to the recipe for a creamy, tropical pop.
- Kiwi Lime Popsicles: Add a thin layer slices of kiwi in the molds before pouring in the lime mixture.
- Mango Lime Popsicles: Mix in ½ cup diced mango for extra sweetness. Mango is a heavy fruit and it will sink to the bottom. To make the flavor ratio balanced I recommend adding it to smaller molds, like ice cubes.
- Mint Lime Popsicles: Add fresh mint leaves for a mojito-like flavor.
- Boozy Lime Popsicles: Replace ¼ cup of water with vodka, tequila, or rum (adults only).
- Tajin Lime Popsicles: Once frozen, dip each pop into Tajin for a spicy kick!
Expert Tips and Tricks
- Fully dissolve the sugar before pouring to the mold. This avoids a gritty texture.
- Freeze long enough to ensure a firm popsicle instead of a slushy pop.
- Run warm water on the mold to help release the popsicle from the mold. Use careful not to let water run over the popsicle itself, as it may melt..
Frequently Asked Questions
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3-Ingredient Lime Popsicles
Equipment
- 6 – 8 popsicle sticks
Instructions
- Juice the limes: Cut in half and squeeze out the juice. (Hint: Roll the limes on the counter first to make juicing easier!)
- Mix: Whisk lime juice and sugar until thoroughly combined. Then stir in water.
- Fill molds: Pour mixture into popsicle molds and insert sticks.
- Freeze: Freeze for 6 hours or until solid.
- Unmold: Run warm water over the mold for 20–30 seconds and gently remove popsicles. Be careful not to let water run over the popsicle itself, as it may melt.
