Homemade Lemonade Popsicles
Delight in the refreshing zing of homemade lemonade transformed into popsicles—sweet, tart, and perfect for hot summer days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 360 minutes
- Yield: 8 popsicles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (from about 3 lemons)
- 1/3 to 1/2 cup honey or organic cane sugar
- 1 1/2 cups lukewarm water
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (zest of 1 lemon, finely zested)
Instructions
- Juice those lemons by cutting them in half and using a citrus juicer to extract 1/2 cup of juice.
- Combine lukewarm water and your chosen sweetener in a bowl, mixing until fully dissolved.
- Pour the fresh lemon juice into your sweetened water mixture, add the zest, and stir well.
- Fill your popsicle molds with the mixture, leaving space for expansion.
- Freeze for 4-6 hours or until solid.
- Remove popsicles from molds, running under warm water if needed, and enjoy!
Notes
For a twist, add fresh berries or herbs to the mixture before freezing. Adjust sweetness based on your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 popsicle
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: lemonade, popsicles, summer dessert, homemade treat