Make these summery Lemonade Popsicles to quench your thirst and beat the summer heat! All you need is three simple ingredients to make classic icy treats that are bursting with flavor.
Tangy and citrusy, these popsicles are ideal for hot summer afternoons or as a cold and refreshing dessert. A breeze to make, kids and adults alike will love these lemony popsicles!
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💚 Why You'll Love This Recipe
Quench your thirst and beat the summer heat with these easiest lemonade ice pops—the ultimate refreshing treat that requires minimal effort and yields maximum enjoyment! These delightful frozen treats are bursting with the tangy and citrusy flavors of lemonade, making them a perfect way to cool down on a hot summer day.
Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue, planning a pool party, or simply looking for a fun and easy way to enjoy a cool treat, these lemonade popsicles are a fantastic choice!
You can even make these Strawberry Lemonade Popsicles for a fun variation or as an addition serving option!
🧂 Ingredients Needed
- lemon juice - tart and refreshing, fresh lemon juice or a bottled version gives your popsicles their iconic tangy flavor.
- sugar - balances out some of the sour lemon flavor with yummy sweetness.
- cold water - ensures the sugar dissolves and helps water down the pure lemon juice to an enjoyable lemonade mixture.
- slices of fruit - for an optional flair, add some fresh fruit in your popsicles for additional pops of flavor and pizzazz!
🔪 Instructions
- Whisk together lemon juice and sugar in a medium bowl.
- Pour the lemon juice and sugar into the water and stir to combine.
- Transfer mixture to popsicles molds and add optional fruit slices.
- Free for at least 3 to 4 hours, or overnight if possible. Enjoy!
❔ FAQs
There are about 65 calories in each of these refreshing ice lollies, making them a sweet but light refreshment for the summer!
To prevent freezer burn or other icy crystals forming on your popsicles, be sure to leave them in the freezer for enough time to freeze all the way through. This iciness is often caused by outer layers melting and then re-freezing. Leave the popsicles alone until they're fully done for best results!
These lemonade ice pops shouldn't freeze to the point of being solid. If they do, you may need to adjust the proportions of ingredients. Another way to prevent hard popsicles is to add a bit of Greek yogurt or coconut milk. This will create a lemon cream popsicle that has a softer consistency.
💭 Expert Tips and Tricks
- A glass measuring cup can be helpful when transferring the lemonade mixture into your popsicle molds.
- If you add Greek yogurt to your popsicles to make them creamier, you may need additional molds as this will increase the volume of your mixture. It may also need additional freezing time.
- Can't get popsicle sticks to situate properly in your popsicles? Allow them to freeze for about an hour, then place the popsicle sticks in the partially frozen mixture.
- Don't have an ice pop mold or popsicle maker? Pour your mixture into Dixie cups or other paper cups and add popsicle sticks, then peel the cups away once frozen.
- Silicone molds are an excellent option for both creating your popsicles and storing them.
📌 With the perfect balance of sweet, tart, and tangy, these homemade Lemonade Popsicles are an easy 3-ingredient summer treat, perfect for any hot day! You'll love the easy prep that still yields a fantastic end result.
💡 Substitutions and Variations
- For the freshest results in this lemonade popsicle recipe, use fresh squeezed lemon juice. However, bottled lemon juice is a great way to cut down on prep time and still results in yummy popsicles!
- Use lemon zest in the popsicle mixture for even more authentic citrus flavor.
- This recipe can be made with a variety of other juices, like orange juice, lime juice, grapefruit juice, and more.
- Add fresh raspberries, slices of strawberries, mango, pineapple, blueberries, kiwi, and more!
- Use maple syrup for a more natural sweetener. You may need to heat the water in a small saucepan to get the syrup to properly incorporate.
- Give your homemade ice pops an elegant and sophisticated flair by adding fresh herbs like fresh basil or fresh mint.
🥫 Storage and Reheating
Keep your lemonade ice pops in the freezer in their mold for 6 months. They may last longer, but check for any potential freezer burn.
If you want to remove them from the mold, store them in a freezer bag. Pieces of wax paper can be placed between the popsicles to prevent them from sticking together.
🍴 What To Serve With This Dish
Lemonade Popsicles make for an excellent summer dessert, perfect to serve at BBQs and pool parties! For a main course before enjoying your frozen dessert, serve these Mushroom Swiss Burgers or a batch of Slow Cooker Hawaiian Meatballs, and pair with Air Fryer Corn Ribs or Air Fryer Frozen French Fries!
✔️ More Cool Dessert Recipes You'll Love
- Easy No Churn Cherry Ice Cream - No need to buy a fancy ice cream machine; you can easily make this tasty homemade treat, no churning required.
- Maple Bacon Waffle Ice Cream Cake - Whether you're serving as a cold dessert or a super-special decadent breakfast, you'll love the sweet and savory flavors of this unique ice cream cake!
- Raspberry Frozen Yogurt - A slightly healthier approach to ice cream, this creamy frozen yogurt is bursting with fresh raspberry flavor.
- Limoncello Floats - This gorgeous summery recipe from Cupcake Project combines lemon liqueur with ice cream for a super tasty treat!
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Lemonade Popsicles
Equipment
Ingredients
- ¾ cup lemon juice
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 cups cold water
- ½ cup strawberry slices, or another fruit (optional)
Instructions
- Combine the lemon juice and sugar in a medium bowl. Whisk until the sugar is dissolved.¾ cup lemon juice, ¾ cup sugar
- Pour the lemon juice mixture into the water and stir.2 cups cold water
- Optional step - If you are using strawberry or other fruit slices, place them in the mold compartment. Try to stick them to the side if you can.½ cup strawberry slices, or another fruit
- Divide the lemon mixture among the mold compartments, leaving a little room at the top for expansion when freezing. Cover and place the popsicle sticks in the slits of the lid.
- Place in the freezer for at least 3-4 hours (overnight is best).
- To easily remove the frozen popsicles from the mold, place some hot water in a pan and let the mold sit in the pan for a minute or two. Gently pull on the sticks while pushing on the bottom of the compartment to remove. Alternatively, just let the mold sit out on the counter for about 5 minutes before removing.
Notes
- For easier pouring into the mold, use a 4 cup glass measuring cup.
- I used lemon juice from a bottle, but for even better taste, squeeze a couple of fresh lemons.
- Add some lemon zest to the popsicle mixture before pouring into the mold for even better lemon flavor!
- Try this recipe with orange juice or lime juice for a variety of flavors.
- The amount of sugar can be adjusted to suit your taste.
- Add a ½ cup to 1 cup of vanilla Greek yogurt to the lemon mixture for a softer, creamier popsicle. Note that this will increase the volume and so you may need an additional popsicle mold (or refrigerate the leftover until you can use your mold again).
- TIP: If your sticks won't stay straight in the mold even though the slits are supposed to hold them in place, try freezing your popsicles for 1 hour and then placing the sticks in the partially frozen pops.
- STORAGE: If you need to empty your mold, place any extra popsicles in plastic bags and store them in the freezer.
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Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.
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Justine
Brilliant! We added strawberries to ours and the kids absolutely loved them! Such a refreshing treat for a hot summer day!
Elizabeth
This is such a fun and easy recipe to make with kids! The hard part is waiting patiently for the popsicles to freeze! Perfect treat for a hot summer's day.
Beth
I have friends and family over whenever I can during the summer for cookouts, and I'm definitely going to be keeping these popsicles on standby for that!
Tavo
Hey there! Just wanted to drop by and share my thoughts on your post about the Easiest Lemonade Popsicles. I must say, they were an absolute delight! The recipe was straightforward, and the popsicles turned out to be incredibly refreshing and tangy. I loved how the flavors of the fresh lemons shone through, making it the perfect treat for a hot summer day. Your clear instructions and helpful tips made the whole process a breeze. Thank you for sharing this delightful recipe; it has quickly become a favorite in my household. Keep up the fantastic work!