Classic Lemonade Ice Pops

In ‘200 Best ice Pop Recipes’

• Ready In: 33 mins
• Yields: 9-13 ice pops

Ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 cups water, divided
• 2⁄3 cup sugar
• 1  teaspoon  finely grated lemon zest
• 3⁄4 cup fresh lemon juice

Directions

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