Watermelon ice sticks

Submitted by Hey Jude

"This is a summertime treat I used to make for my girls when they were little. Cook time is freezing time."

 

• Ready In: 38mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Yields: 8 ice sticks

ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 cups seeded diced watermelon
• 1⁄2 cup fresh raspberries or 1/2 cup frozen raspberries, unsweetened,thawed
• 1⁄3 cup sugar, plus
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 small lemon, juice of
• 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
• 8 popsicle-type sticks

directions

1. Combine all ingredients in a blender; puree until smooth.
2. Strain into a large measuring cup or pitcher; pressing solids to extract as much liquid as possible; discard solids.
3. Pour resulting liquid into 8 molds or cups (can use disposable paper cups), dividing equally.
4. cover with top if using a mold; insert a stick into each mold, or, if using a cup cover with a small square of foil and punch stick through foil.
5. Freeze at least 8 hours.