Homemade Lemon Popsicles
Homemade lemon popsicles, sometimes lemon ice pops, are an easy to make frozen treat that is made using only three ingredients! Enjoy this frozen treat on a hot summer day or year-round (why limit yourself to a hot day?)
Homemade lemon popsicles are the perfect refreshing treat on a hot day! They taste like frozen lemonade on a stick. The best part is that all you have to do is mix, pour, and freeze. It is that easy to make lemon popsicles!
I think it’s fun to serve these with lemon fluff salad. It is a fun summer combo!
Lemon Popsicles Cliff Notes
EASE: Super Easy
COURSE: All Day
TIME: 5 Minutes + 6 Hours Freezing Time
Ingredients and Equipment Needed
- Lemon Juice: Always use fresh lemon juice to balance out the flavor. I stand firm on this point. Bottled lemon juice always tastes off.
- Lemon Zest: Optional – Add the zest of one lemon to the recipe for a more robust lemon flavor.
- Sweetener: I use simple white granulated sugar in this recipe. The sugar easily dissolves when combined with lemon juice.
- Water: Use cold water, either tap or bottled.
- Popsicle Mold: There are several ice pop molds available on Amazon. I used a silicone mold that I purchased on Amazon. My favorite popsicle mold is this stainless steel mold. An alternative is to use paper cups, Dixie cups, or even an ice cube tray. This old-school style always makes me smile!
- Popsicle Sticks: I like to use simple wooden sticks, which can be found on Amazon and are also called craft sticks.
My Best Lemon Popsicle Making Tips
Pro Tips
- Add texture and variety: Incorporate fresh fruit chunks to add texture and variety. Berries, mangoes, and pineapples taste great with lemon.
- Popsicle mold: Invest in a quality mold to make uniform and easy-to-handle popsicles. Silicone molds are a great option as they are easy to use and clean.
- Unmolding Popsicles – Frozen popsicles tend to become stuck within the mold. If this happens, run the mold under warm water for 30 seconds. After that, gently pull the popsicle from the mold. If the popsicle does not release, repeat in 15-second increments until it frees. Use caution not to get water in the mold.
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Homemade Lemon Popsicles
Homemade lemon popsicles, also known as lemon ice pops, are a light and refreshing frozen treat. Made with three simple ingredients. Enjoy this frozen treat on a hot summer day or year-round (why limit yourself to a hot day?)
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Servings: 6 people
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Equipment
- 6 – 8 Popsicle sticks
Ingredients
- ½ cup lemon juice (122g)
- ½ cup sugar (100g)
- 1.5 cups cold water (355ml)
Instructions
- Cut the lemons in half and squeeze out the juice.
- Place the lemon juice in sugar in a bowl and whisk together until fully combined. Add the water and whisk again to combine.
- Pour the mixture into your mold, top, and insert the popsicle stick. Freeze for 6 hours.
- To unmold the popsicles, run warm to hot water over the mold for 30 seconds. Gently release the popsicle from the mold.
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Notes
Lemons – Always use fresh lemons. Bottled lemon juice does not taste the same (or right).
Storing – Line an airtight storage container with wax or parchment paper. Lay the popsicles on top of the paper. Continue to add paper before each layer. Popsicles can be stored for up to one month.
Nutrition
Calories: 69kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 21mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg
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