Can I use bottled lemon juice to make lemonade popsicles?

Freshly squeezed lemon juice really is the key to the best tasting popsicles. Bottled lemon juice adds a bitter, slightly artificial flavor due to processing and preservatives.

How long does it take for the popsicles to freeze?

It usually takes about 4-6 hours for the popsicles to fully freeze. However, the timing will depend on the freezer and size of popsicles. I tend to just freeze them overnight and enjoy the next day.

How long can they be stored in the freezer?

You can store them in the freezer for 1-2 months. They won't go bad if stored longer but the texture may change and become frosty. You can store them directly in the popsicle mold or quickly unmold them, wrapping each one in plastic wrap or reusable beeswax wrap and storing in a freezer bag or airtight container.

Can I reduce the amount of sweetener?

You can but the texture of the popsicles may change. The sugar or honey helps your lemonade popsicles stay soft with a bitable texture. Therefore, I recommend staying within the range listed in the recipe.

Lemonade Popsicles (Homemade Lemon Popsicles)

Description

When life gives you lemons…make lemonade popsicles! Super refreshing, easy to make and bursting with fresh lemon flavor. The perfect popsicle for lemon lovers!

Ingredients

Scale

1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (from about 3 lemons)
1/3 to 1/2 cup honey or organic cane sugar (depending on preferred sweetness level)
1 1/2 cups lukewarm water (to help the sugar or honey easily dissolve)
1 tablespoon lemon zest (zest of 1 lemon), finely zested

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Instructions

Whisk together ingredients: Whisk together all the ingredients in a large glass measuring cup until the honey or sugar is dissolved. Note: You could also mix in a bowl but the measuring cup makes it easy to pour into the popsicle molds.
Fill popsicle molds: Pour mixture into popsicle molds.
Freeze: Freeze for at least 4-6 hours or until solid (preferably overnight). Enjoy!

Notes

This is my favorite popsicle mold (the one shown in the photos). This recipe makes 6 popsicles using this mold but quantity will vary depending on the size of popsicle mold you use.
Lemon Zest: It is optional but adds incredible flavor so I highly recommend it! Make sure to finely zest it. I like to use a microplane zester grater.
Different Flavor Variations: There are many ways to customize these lemon popsicles. Here are a few options:
- Strawberry Lemonade Popsicles: Blend the popsicle mixture together with a few strawberries.
- Blueberry Lemonade Popsicles: Add some blueberries to the popsicle mixture and blend together.
- Raspberry Lemonade Popsicles: Blend together the popsicle mixture with some raspberries.
- Mango Lemonade Popsicles: Blend the popsicle mixture together with some mango or add some mango nectar.
- Lemon Lime Popsicles: Substitute half of the lemon juice for fresh lime juice and use a mix of both lemon and lime zest.
- Mint Lemonade Popsicles: Muddle some fresh mint leaves into the mixture to infuse it with minty flavor. Remove and pour into molds.
- Watermelon Lemonade Popsicles: Blend together the popsicle mixture with some watermelon.
- Creamy Coconut Lemonade Popsicles: Substitute half or all of the water for coconut milk.
- Lavender Lemonade Popsicles: Infuse the popsicle mixture with some lavender flowers. Remove before pouring into popsicle molds.
- Limeade Popsicles: Substitute the lemon juice and lemon zest for lime juice and zest.
- Peach Lemonade Popsicles: Blend together the popsicle mixture with some chopped up peach or add some peach nectar.
- Cherry Lemonade Popsicles: Add some cherries to the popsicle mixture and blend together or substitute half the water with cherry juice.