Lemon Mint Popsicles with Lime
A fresh lemon mint popsicle made with lime, confectioners’ sugar, and torn mint leaves. No ice cream maker needed.
Ingredients
- 1½ cup water
- ½ lemon
- ½ lime
- 4 tablespoons confectioners sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 10 fresh mint leaves
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Instructions
- Pour the water into a jar. Squeeze the lemon and lime on top.1½ cup water, ½ lemon, ½ lime
- Stir in the confectioners’ sugar, honey and salt until dissolved.4 tablespoons confectioners sugar, 1 tablespoon honey, ⅛ teaspoon salt
- Wash the mint leaves, slice them into small pieces, and stir them into the liquid.10 fresh mint leaves
- Pour the mixture into popsicle molds and cover with the caps or sticks.
- Freeze for at least 3 hours, until firm.
NOTES
1. How long do lemon mint popsicles take to freeze? Lemon mint popsicles need at least 3 hours in the freezer. Larger molds may take longer.
2. Can I make these popsicles without an ice cream maker? Yes, you do not need an ice cream maker. Popsicle molds and a freezer are enough.
3. Can I leave out the mint? Yes, you can leave out the mint. The popsicles will taste more like simple lemon lime popsicles.
4. How do I get popsicles out of the mold? Run the outside of the mold under warm water for a few seconds. Then pull gently on the stick.
5. Can I use bottled lemon juice? Fresh lemon juice gives the best flavor. Bottled lemon juice works in a pinch, but the taste is usually flatter.
6. Storage
- Keep the popsicles in the freezer. Once fully frozen, you can leave them in the molds or wrap them individually. They taste freshest within a few weeks.
- Do not refreeze once melted
Nutrition
Calories: 36kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.04g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002g | Sodium: 53mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 73IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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