Lemonade Popsicles

by Steph Sunshine at StephSunshine.com

Yield 6 to 7 popsicles (600 mL or 2 1/2 cups)

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time a minute

Total Time 4 hours

Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups water
  • 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 3 to 4 medium lemons)
  • 1/4 cup agave*

Instructions

  1. In a pitcher or other large container, mix water, lemon juice, and agave until well combined.
  2. Pour the lemonade into the popsicle molds, leaving about 1/4 inch (1/2 cm) of space at the top for the popsicles to expand as they freeze. If you're not using a pitcher to pour your lemonade, I recommend using a funnel.
  3. Cover the popsicles and insert popsicle sticks, leaving about 1/4 of the length of each stick outside the mold.
  4. Freeze until frozen all the way through, about 4 hours or overnight.
  5. To remove popsicles from the mold, leave them at room temperature for about 5 minutes. Pull them out, then store them in a freezer-safe bag or container in the freezer.

Notes & Hints

After mixing the ingredients, you may want to add an additional 1 to 2 tablespoons of agave to taste.

For best results, freeze your popsicles quickly by setting your freezer to its coldest setting and using the quick freeze button (if you have one).

The exact amount of time required to freeze your popsicles will depend on your freezer settings and your mold's material.

Some popsicle molds release the popsicles better if you quickly immerse them in warm water first.

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