The yield for these ice pops depends on the size of your molds — you could use anything from paper cups to store-bought specialty molds.
Recipe information
Total Time
8 1/2 hr (includes freezing)
Yield
Makes 6 to 10 popsicles
Ingredients
1
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2
Special Equipment
6 to 10
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Preparation
Step 1
Dissolve sugar in water by stirring if using superfine or by heating in a small heavy saucepan if using regular granulated (then cool).
Step 2
Blend half of melon and half of lime juice in a blender until smooth. Add syrup and remaining melon and lime juice and purée until smooth. Force purée through a fine-mesh sieve into a 2-quart glass measure or bowl, pressing on solids and then discarding them.
Step 3
Pour mixture into molds and freeze until slushy, about 2 hours.
Step 4
Insert sticks, then freeze Popsicles until completely hardened, at least 6 hours.