Watermelon Lemonade And Blueberry Ice Pops Recipes

Steps:

• Blend watermelon, water, honey, lemon juice, and sugar together in a blender until smooth. Pour mixture into ice pop molds and freeze until solid, about 2 hours.
• Run hot water over ice pop molds for a few seconds to unmold.

Steps:

• Process melon, sugar, lemon juice, and corn syrup in a food processor until smooth. Pass through a fine sieve into a large measuring cup; discard solids.
• Stir berries into watermelon mixture; divide among 10 4-ounce ice-pop molds. Freeze overnight.

Steps:

• Slice 2 thick pieces (discs) of watermelon from the middle of the fruit and remove the rind from both pieces. Cut each into 6 to 8 slices (wedges), depending on the size of the watermelon.
• Pour the tequila into a large bowl and soak the watermelon slices in the alcohol for 15 minutes, making sure each slice is completely submerged. One by one, slide an ice-pop stick at least halfway into each slice.
• Spread the slices on a parchment-lined baking sheet so they aren't touching. Freeze until completely frozen, 3 to 4 hours.

Steps:

• Working in batches, place watermelon and sugar (if using) in a blender. Puree until completely liquefied, stirring watermelon as necessary so all cubes are blended and mixture is smooth. Pour into twelve 3-ounce ice-pop molds or plastic cups. Insert sticks or wooden spoons into puree, and freeze until solid, at least 8 hours.

Steps:

• 1. For watermelon ice: Blend watermelon and sugar in processor until smooth. Strain puree into bowl,pressing solids to extract as much fruit as possible.
• 2. Place cups in shallow baking pan. Spoon watermelon puree into cups, dividing equally (scant 3 tbsp each). Freeze until mixture is almost frozen, about 2 hours. Cover cups with rounds of foil, sealing tightly at edges. Using tip of small knife, make 1/4 inch slit in center of each foil cover. Push ice pop stick through slit and securely into watermelon ice without hitting the bottom of cup. Freeze until watermelon ice is solid, about 1 hour longer.
• 3. For Lemon Ice: Bring 1/2 cup water and sugar to boil in heavy small saucepan over medium high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat. Mix in lemon juice, orange juice, and vanilla. Cool to room temp.
• 4. Place pan with frozen pops on work surface;carefully fold back foil over each cup without dislodging stick. Spoon lemonade into cups, dividing equally (scant 3 tbsp each) Reseal foil. Freeze until lemonade layer is solid, about 2 hours.
• 5. For Blueberry Ice: Stir blueberries, 1 cup water,sugar in heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat until sugar dissolves. Boil until berries are very soft stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Strain mixture into small bowl, pressing on solids to extract as much fruit as possible. Mix in lemon juice. Cool to room temp.
• 6. Place pan with frozen pops on work surface; carefully fold back foil over each cup without dislodging stick. Spoon blueberry mixture into cups, dividing equally (generous 3 tbsp each) Reseal foil. Freeze until pops are frozen solid, about 8 hours. (Can be made 2 days ahead. keep frozen)
• 7. Remove foil, then tear or use scissors to cut cup off each pop; return ice pops to pan and freeze until ready to serve.

Steps:

• In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine ½ cup water, sugar and lemon zest.
• Bring to a boil, then decrease heat and simmer for 3 minutes.
• Set aside to cool.
• Strain syrup through sieve placed over large measuring cup, discarding solids.
• Whisk in lemon juice and remaining 2 cups water.
• Pour into molds and freeze until slushy, then insert sticks and freeze until solid, for at least 4 hours.
• If you are using an ice pop kit, follow the manufacturer's instructions.