These easy homemade lemon popsicles are a vibrant, tart treat that comes together with just three ingredients-no refined sugar or gritty lemon zest. Perfect for hot summer days or a light palate cleanser, these smooth frozen pops rely on honey for a subtly sweet finish.
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Skill Level: Beginner
Shortcut Central: Use leftover lemonade to make the popsicles.
Flavor Remix: Try steeping the honey syrup with fresh herbs like basil or mint.
Allergy Watch: Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Egg Free, Nut-Free
I love lemon and citrus flavors. From blood orange desserts in winter to refreshing lemon cookies in the spring. And these lemonade popsicles are an easy way to keep the party going all summer.
While I love using both lemon zest and juice in recipes. Using only the juice gives you all the punchy citrus flavor without the icy texture that occurs when the zest is frozen.
Honey, instead of sugar, dissolves effortlessly and brings a floral complexity to balance the tartness. We warm it with the water slightly to ensure it evenly sweetens the pops.
Ingredient Notes
- Lemon Juice: You can use fresh lemon juice or bottled lemon juice in this popsicle recipe.
- Honey: Choose a mild honey like clover or wildflower. Strong varieties (like buckwheat) can overpower the lemon. If you wanted to make these vegan, I would use granulated sugar rather than maple syrup. Maple doesn't pair well with the lemon flavor.
- Water: I suggest filtering your water if possible because these have such a light flavor.
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How to Make Lemon Popsicles
A step-by-step visual guide for making lemonade popsicles. You can skip to the recipe for the full written instructions.
Warm the Honey and Lemon Juice
You can warm in a pan on the stovetop over low heat or microwave for 30 to 60 seconds. Whisk to combine.
Pour into Popsicle Molds
Pour the mixture into your molds and insert the popsicle sticks. Freeze until solid-usually 4 to 6 hours, depending on your freezer.
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Make Ahead and Storing
Make Ahead: These can be made up to a week in advance and stored in the molds or a freezer-safe bag.
Storing: Once frozen, remove from the molds and wrap individually in wax paper or store in a sealed container to prevent freezer burn.
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Lemon Popsicles
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Ingredients
- ⅔ cup lemon juice
- ⅓ cup honey
- 1 cup cold water
Instructions
- Warm the honey and lemon juice together in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly until the honey is fully dissolved. Do not boil. Remove from the heat and stir in the cold water until fully combined. You can also do this in the microwave-heat for 30 to 60 seconds. Taste and adjust the sweetness or tartness, if needed.⅔ cup lemon juice, ⅓ cup honey, 1 cup cold water
- Pour the mixture into popsicle molds and insert the sticks. Freeze for at least 4 to 6 hours, or until completely solid.
Equipment
- saucepan
Notes
- Run warm water over the molds for a few seconds, if needed, to release the popsicles.
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