Watermelon Mint Popsicles
These homemade watermelon popsicles are the perfect summer treat. Healthy and refreshing, using fresh juicy watermelon, these fruit popsicles are the perfect treat on a hot summer day.
Servings: 6
Calories: 101kcal
Ingredients
Popsicles
- 4 cups Seedless Watermelon - cubed - should equal 3 cups liquid after blended in blender
- ½ Lime - juiced, equals about 2 tablespoons
- 2 teaspoons Fresh Mint leaves - chopped
- 2 teaspoons Pectin - note if you increase recipe you need 2 teaspoons for 4 cups of liquid
Mint Simple Syrup
- ½ cup Water
- ½ cup Sugar
- ½ cup Mint (or 2 teaspoons mint extract) - reserve and chop a few mint leaves to use in molds.
Instructions
Make the simple syrup
- Put the crushed mint leaves, and sugar into a heatproof, oversized glass bowl or pitcher.
- Boil the water and carefully pour over the sugar and mint. Stir constantly until the sugar is fully dissolved.
Watermelon Purée
- Cut the watermelon from the rind and cut into cubes. Place the watermelon cubes in a large bowl.
- Add the cubed watermelon to the blender and blend until its a smooth puree.
Popsicles
- Add the mint simple syrup and juice from half lime to the watermelon purée. Pulse for a few seconds to combine. Optionally, add a few chopped mint leaves to the mixture before pouring.
- Pour liquid into the popsicle molds. This recipe will make 6 to 8 depending on your pour and the size of your molds.
- Depending on your freezer, they will take 4-6 hours to freeze fully. Enjoy the refreshing flavors!
Notes
TIPS
- If you do not have popsicle molds you can also buy Disposable Ice Popsicle mold bags as an alternative.
- Choose a ripe watermelon. Use ripe and sweet watermelon for the best flavor. Look for watermelons that feel heavy for their size, have a uniform shape, and produce a deep, hollow sound when tapped.
- Balance sweetness. Taste the watermelon before adding sweetener to gauge its natural sweetness, you may enjoy it without the sugar!
- Blend well. Use a blender or food processor to ensure the watermelon and mint leaves are thoroughly blended into a smooth mixture.
- Patience is key. Allow enough time for the popsicles to freeze completely before attempting to remove them from the molds. Running warm water over the outside of the molds can help loosen the popsicles if they're stubborn to release.
Nutrition
Calories: 101kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 119mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 582IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg
