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Lemon and Ginger Ice Pops

Keep cool this summer with these mouth-puckering pops! If you love contrasting sensations of sour, sweet and spicy, you'll love these ice pops.

Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
3 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 62 kcal
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 3/4- inch 1 oz piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped
  • 3 1/2 cups water
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 5 tablespoons lemon juice (from 3 lemons)
  • zest of three lemons
  • 10 ultra thin half slices lemon (optional)

Instructions

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  1. Put the ginger, water, sugar and lemon zest in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer.
  2. Simmer until the sugar is dissolved, then remove the pan from heat and let it get to room temperature.
  3. Pour the mixture through a fine strainer pressing down hard on the ginger with the back of a spoon. Mix in the lemon juice.
  4. Pour the mixture into your ice pop molds, leaving 1/4 inch at the top to let the mixture expand while it freezes.
  5. Place a slice of lemon in each mold if using then insert the sticks and freeze.

Notes

  • Adapted from Ice Pops! Cookbook

Nutrition Information

Serving 1popsicle Calories 62kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Sodium 15mg (1%) Sugar 15g (30%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 62

% Daily Value*

Serving 1popsicle
Calories 62kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Sodium 15mg 1%
Sugar 15g 30%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.