Zesty Lemon Popsicles
Cool down with the ultimate summer treat—Zesty Lemon Popsicles! Bursting with bright, tangy flavors from fresh lemon juice and fragrant lemon zest, these homemade popsicles are perfectly balanced with a touch of sweetness from a simple sugar syrup. Quick and easy to make with just five ingredients, they’re an ideal refreshing dessert for sunny days. Each bite delivers a zingy citrus punch that’s sure to awaken your taste buds. With a prep time of only 15 minutes and an easy freezing process, you'll have a batch of these irresistible frozen delights ready to share. Serve them at backyard barbecues, pool parties, or keep a stash in your freezer for a guilt-free, cooling snack anytime.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Fresh lemon juice
- 1.5 cups Water
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon Lemon zest
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the water and granulated sugar over medium heat.
Stir continuously until the sugar is completely dissolved, approximately 5 minutes. Do not let the mixture come to a boil.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the sugar syrup cool to room temperature.
Meanwhile, zest one large lemon to obtain 1 tablespoon of lemon zest.
Juice fresh lemons to yield 1 cup of lemon juice, making sure to remove all seeds.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled sugar syrup, lemon juice, lemon zest, and salt. Stir until all ingredients are well mixed.
Pour the lemon mixture evenly into popsicle molds, ensuring to leave a small space at the top for expansion.
Insert popsicle sticks into the molds, then place them in the freezer.
Freeze for at least 4 to 6 hours, or until the popsicles are fully set.
To remove the popsicles from the molds, run warm water over the outsides of the molds for a few seconds and gently release each popsicle.
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to two weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
630 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.6 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 603 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 168.6 g | 61% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 156.1 g | ||
| Protein | 0.9 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 51 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 266 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
