Light, simple and refreshing are the words I use to describe lemonade popsicles. Made with only three ingredients. Enjoy them perfect year-round (why limit yourself to summer?) This straightforward recipe is made in five minutes + six hours of freezing time.
Move over store-bought lemonade popsicles, I have the real thing! Using this super simple recipe I will show you how to make lemonade and freeze it into popsicles. This kid-friendly recipe is made with real fruit similar to my strawberry popsicle and natural fruit popsicle recipes.
If this is your first time making lemonade be prepared to have your mind blown. Ok, maybe a bit dramatic. But lemonade is one of those things that is so easy to make there is no reason to buy it at the store again.
Ingredients - What you Need
Lemon Juice - Always use fresh squeed lemon to balance out the flavor. I stand strong on this point. Bottled lemon juice is not the same.
Sweetener - I like to sweeten up my popsicles and add sugar. That is a personal preference and you can adjust the sweetener based on your preferences. Just about any sweetener will taste great. Suggestions include agave (vegan), maple syrup (vegan) sugar (some are vegan), and honey.
Water - Use either tap or bottled water.
Instructions - Step by Step
Time needed: 5 minutes.
This recipe needs 6 hours to freeze.
- Prepare the Lemons
Cut the lemons in half and squeeze out the juice. Always use fresh lemons. Bottled lemon juice does not taste the same.
- Blend
Place the lemon in sugar in a bowl and whisk together until fully combined. Add the water and whisk again to combine.
- Mold and Freeze
Pour the mixture into your mold, top, and insert the popsicle stick. Freeze for 6 hours.
- Unmold
To unmold the popsicles, run warm to hot water over the mold for 30 seconds. Gently release the popsicle from the mold.
Watch How to Make this Recipe
Substitutions and Variations
Spices and Herbs - If you would like to add an additional complexity to the flavor profile here are some recommendations. Add the herbs during the blending stage.
- Ginger - One teaspoon of minced ginger
- Basil - Add 4 - 5 fresh basil leaves.
- Mint - Add 4 - 5 fresh mint leaves.
Non-Dairy Yogurt/Yogurt - For a creamy popsicle replace the water with 1 cup of non-dairy yogurt or regular yogurt.
Non-Dairy Milk/Milk - For a mildly creamy popsicle, replace the water with 1 cup of non-dairy milk or regular milk.
Fruit - For an additional layer of flavor, substitute another fruit at a 1:1 ratio. Fruits that also taste great with lemon include strawberry, kiwi, banana, peaches, and even papayas.
Boozy - Similar to a jello shot recipe, simply replace a portion of the water with vodka. I would limit the amount of vodka to ¼ cup.
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.
Expert Tips and Tricks
Unmolding Popsicles - Frozen popsicles have a tendency to become stuck within the mold. If this happens, run the mold under warm to hot 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.
Blending - for the best results use a blender or a high-performance blender. You can use a food processor, however, note, the result will be mealy instead of smooth.
FAQs
Popsicles generally will freeze in four hours. After they are frozen, unmold the popsicles and savor them now or store them to enjoy them later.
Yes, they are very healthy. They are made with fresh fruit and have limited natural sweeteners added to them, which makes them very healthy.
Yes, absolutely. Canned, powder or frozen concentrated lemonade is also refreshing as a popsicle.
Did you make this recipe? Leave a comment. You can also picture and tag me on Instagram or Facebook.
Lemonade Popsicles
Equipment
- Blender
- Popsicle mold
- 6 - 8 Popsicle sticks
Ingredients
- ½ cup lemon juice
- ½ cup sugar
- 1.5 cups cold water
Instructions
- Cut the lemons in half and squeeze out the juice.½ cup lemon juice
- Place the lemon juice in sugar in a bowl and whisk together until fully combined. Add the water and whisk again to combine.½ cup sugar, 1.5 cups cold water
- 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.
Leave a Reply