WATERMELON,LEMONADE, AND BLUEBERRY ICE POPS

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This is basically your "bomb pop" with the red(watermelon),white(lemonade) and blue (blueberry) but of course homemade with fresh ingredients!

Provided by Jamallah Bergman

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Number Of Ingredients 16

WATERMELON ICE
2 1/2 c (1/2 inch cubes) seeded watermelon (from 2 pound piece)
1/4 c sugar
8 5oz disposable paper cups
8 ice pop sticks or wooden coffee stirrers
LEMON ICE
1/2 c water
1/4 c sugar
1/2 c fresh lemon juice
1/4 c orange juice
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
BLUEBERRY ICE
2 c fresh blueberries (from 3 1/2 pint containers)
1 c water
5 Tbsp sugar
1 tsp fresh lemon juice

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.

Rudy Pinkelman
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I can't wait to try these ice pops with my kids.


Tashiya Hayes
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These ice pops sound like the perfect summer treat.


Rj Shron
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I love the idea of using fresh fruit in these ice pops.


ronju ronju
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These ice pops look so refreshing. I'm going to have to make them this weekend.


lindiwe nzima
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I can't wait to try these ice pops with different fruits.


Torah Majoro
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These ice pops are a great way to use up leftover watermelon.


Rj tik tok Pakistan
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I'm definitely going to be making these ice pops again and again this summer.


Vernia Buxton
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These ice pops are so easy to make. I just threw all the ingredients in a blender and poured them into molds.


KING FAIZAN
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I love the combination of watermelon, lemon, and blueberry in these ice pops. It's the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Shaniquah Geduld
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These ice pops are a great way to get your kids to eat their fruit. They're so delicious that they won't even realize they're healthy.


Ben Snake
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I love that these ice pops are made with all-natural ingredients. They're a healthy and delicious treat that I can feel good about giving to my family.


Ntobeko Sifiso
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These ice pops are amazing! They're so refreshing and the perfect way to cool down on a hot summer day.


bardan malla
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These ice pops are a delicious and healthy way to cool down on a hot day.


Prem Sing
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These ice pops are the perfect summer treat. They're refreshing, flavorful, and healthy.


Bafana Mfazwe
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I made these ice pops for my kids and they loved them! They're so easy to make and they're a healthy alternative to other sugary snacks.


Mariska Van jaarsveld
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These ice pops are a great way to cool down on a hot day. They're also a healthy and delicious snack.


Md romjan Alii
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I love these ice pops! They're so refreshing and healthy. And they're so easy to make, too.


Francis Msumba
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These ice pops are so good! The watermelon and lemon flavors are perfectly balanced. And the blueberries add a nice touch of sweetness.


Usama Bajwa
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I've made these ice pops several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they're always a refreshing treat on a hot day.


Shah awas
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These ice pops were a huge hit with my family! They're so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of watermelon, lemon, and blueberry. They're also really easy to make.