Can I make lemon popsicles with bottled lemon juice?

You could make this popsicle recipe with store bought bottled lemon juice if you prefer. But, because the lemon juice is such a large portion of the popsicle and is basically the only flavoring (besides the sugar), I really recommend using the freshly squeezed lemon juice. It will just taste so much more fresh and flavorful!

Can I use store bought lemonade to make lemon popsicles?

It makes intuitive sense to just use premade lemonade for lemon popsicles. After all, the three ingredients are the same (lemon juice, water, and sugar). But, this recipe has a higher proportion of both lemon and sugar, basically like a super concentrated lemonade. In my opinion, this gives a better flavor and the popsicles are less icy due to the higher concentration of sugar. Try my recipe and tell me what you think!

How long do popsicles take to freeze?

Typically, popsicles will take a minimum of 4 hours to fully freeze, but it may take up to 6 hours. The exact amount of time will vary based on your own freezer and the size and shape of the popsicle mold.

Best Lemon Popsicles - Nibble and Dine

Best Lemon Popsicles

lemon popsicles with lemon slices on the side.

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This lemon popsicle recipe is so easy to make with only 3 ingredients. It packs a tangy punch, but is balanced by the perfect amount of sweetness, with a nice bite-able texture.

Author: Kate
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Freezing time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
Yield: 10 popsicles 1x
Category: dessert
Method: mix
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

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2 1/2 cups (591 ml) cold water
1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
1 cup (237 ml) freshly-squeezed lemon juice (from about 6 - 8 lemons)

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Instructions

Combine the water, sugar, and lemon juice in a large liquid measuring cup or pitcher (preferred for easier pouring), or other large container (see note 1).
Whisk together the ingredients until the sugar is fully dissolved (this may take a minute or two).
Pour the popsicle mixture into popsicle molds, leaving a little space at the top to allow for the liquid to expand as it freezes.
Add popsicle sticks to the molds and freeze until solid, a minimum of about 4 hours, or up to 6 hours. (If your mold doesn't have a way to hold the sticks in place, add the sticks once the popsicles are semi-frozen, at about the 2 hour mark).

Notes

A liquid measuring cup or pitcher makes it easier to pour the popsicle mix into the molds. But, if you don't have either one, you can use a small funnel to assist in neatly pouring the mixture into the molds.

This popsicle recipe makes a total volume of approximately 3 1/2 cups (before freezing). This is enough popsicle mix to make about 10 - 11 popsicles, depending on the size of the mold.

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Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/10 recipe
Calories: 81
Sugar: 20.5 g
Sodium: 5 mg
Fat: 0.2 g
Saturated Fat: 0.2 g
Carbohydrates: 20.5 g
Fiber: 0.1 g
Protein: 0.2 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg

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