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Fresh Squeezed Citrus Popsicles
Fresh Squeezed Citrus Popsicles have to be the ultimate summer treat, and you can indulge without an ounce of guilt!
Prep Time
15 mins
freezing time
8 hrs
Total Time
8 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 6 popsicles
Calories: 184 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 cups fresh citrus juice your choice (lemon, orange, grapefruit, lime, etc.)
For the simple syrup:
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
Instructions
- Juice your fruit. You can either strain out the pulp, or leave it in, but be sure to remove any seeds. If the juice is sweet, no need for added sweetener, just pour into the mold. Leave a little room at the top for expansion.
- If the juice is sour, add a little simple syrup. Taste as you go, and then fill your mold.
- Fit the top on your mold and insert popsicle sticks. Freeze until solid, abou 8 hours, or overnight.
- To un-mold your pops, first remove the lid. Fill your sink with hot water, and briefly dip the mold into the water, just up to, but not past, the top lip.
- Slide each pop out and serve immediately or wrap in plastic or waxed paper and put back in the freezer.
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For the simple syrup:
- Put the sugar and water in a small sauce pan and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 3-4 minutes and then turn off the heat and let it cool. Store any leftover simple syrup in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
4 ounce popsicle
Calories
184kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
46g
(15%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
0.4g
(1%)
Saturated Fat
0.03g
(0%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.05g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.05g
Sodium
4mg
(0%)
Potassium
249mg
(7%)
Fiber
0.2g
(1%)
Sugar
44g
(88%)
Vitamin A
248IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
62mg
(69%)
Calcium
15mg
(2%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6popsicles
Amount Per Serving
Calories 184
% Daily Value*
Serving | 4 ounce popsicle | |
Calories | 184kcal | 9% |
Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
Protein | 1g | 2% |
Fat | 0.4g | 1% |
Saturated Fat | 0.03g | 0% |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.05g | 0% |
Monounsaturated Fat | 0.05g | 0% |
Sodium | 4mg | 0% |
Potassium | 249mg | 5% |
Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
Sugar | 44g | 88% |
Vitamin A | 248IU | 5% |
Vitamin C | 62mg | 69% |
Calcium | 15mg | 2% |
Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.