Healthy Lemonade Popsicles

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Homemade lemonade popsicles, sometimes called lemon popsicles or lemon ice pops, are a light and refreshing 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?) This straightforward recipe is made in five minutes + six hours of freezing time.

Move over store-bought lemonade popsicles; I have the real thing! I will show you how to make homemade popsicles using this easy recipe. This kid-friendly recipe is made with real fruit, similar to my strawberry popsicle and natural fruit popsicle recipes.

Suppose this is your first time making lemonade. Be prepared to have your mind blown. Ok, maybe a bit dramatic. But lemonade is so easy to make that there is no reason to buy it at the store again.

In addition, using this lemonade popsicle recipe is a great way to use any extra lemons. Adjust the ratios to make a smaller batch if you only have a couple of lemons.

Jump to:

• Ingredients and Equipment- What you Need
• Instructions - Step by Step
• Watch How to Make this Recipe
• Substitutions and Variations
• Expert Tips and Tricks
• FAQs
• Recipe

Ingredients and Equipment- What you Need

Lemon Juice - Always use fresh lemon juice to balance out the flavor. I stand firm on this point. Bottled lemon juice is not the same.

Lemon Zest - Optional - Add the zest of one lemon to the recipe for a more robust lemon flavor.

Sweetener - I use a simple white sugar to make this recipe. The sugar easily dissolves when combined with lemon juice. Make a simple syrup for a slightly sweeter result by combing the sugar and water in a small saucepan. Stir over low heat until the sugar has dissolved.

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 found on Amazon. They are also called craft sticks.

Instructions - Step by Step

Step One: 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.

Step Two: Blend -

Place the lemon in sugar in a bowl and whisk together until thoroughly combined. Add the water and whisk again to combine.

Step Three: Mold and Freeze -

Pour the mixture into your mold, top, and insert the popsicle stick. Freeze for 6 hours.

Step Four: Unmold -

Run warm to hot water over the mold to unmold the popsicles for 30 seconds. Gently release the popsicle from the mold.

Watch How to Make this Recipe

Substitutions and Variations

Variation/Substitute	Description
Blueberry	Add fresh blueberries to the popsicle mixture for a fruity twist.
Creamy	Add ¾ cup yogurt to create a creamy texture.
Grapefruit	Use grapefruit juice instead of water for a tangy flavor.
Herbs	Add flavor complexity with herbs such as basil or mint.
Lime	See this recipe if you want to make a lime or limeade popsicle.
Peach	Add fresh peach chunks to the popsicle mixture for a sweet and tart taste.
Raspberry	Add fresh raspberries to the popsicle mixture for a sweet and tart twist.
Strawberry	Add fresh strawberries to the popsicle mixture for a sweet and tangy flavor.
Tequila	Add tequila for a boozy twist. Limit the tequila to ¼ cup.
Vodka	Want something milder than tequila? Use vodka instead. Limit the vodka to ¼ cup.
Watermelon	Add fresh watermelon chunks to the popsicle mixture for a refreshing flavor.

Try One of My Other Homemade Popsicle Recipes

• Homemade Strawberry Popsicles
• Lime Popsicles
• Natural Fruit Popsicles
• How To Make Cake Popsicles (Cakesicles)

Expert Tips and Tricks

Add texture and variety: Add texture and variety by incorporating fresh fruit chunks. Berries taste great, as well as mango and pineapple.

Boost the Color - For a pop of color, add 3 -4 drops of yellow gel food coloring.

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.

Run the mold under warm water: To remove the popsicles from the mold, run it under warm water for a few seconds to loosen them up.

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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