Watermelon Popsicles
Refreshing watermelon and tangy lime popsicles studded with chile spiced chunks! These quick and easy popsicles are adaptable any variety and color of the melon rainbow!
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 4 cups of melon* chunks seedless or seeds removed, divided
- 4 tablespoons of sugar divided + more to taste
- 2 tablespoons of lime juice + more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt divided
- 1 tablespoon Maras chile flakes
Instructions
- In a blender, purée 1 cup of melon, lime juice, 3 tablespoons of sugar, and a pinch of kosher salt until very smoot. Add a splash of water at a time, if necessary, so that the mixture liquefies.
- Strain melon juice with a fine mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing out the solids. Add more lime and sugar to taste. (Note: purée will taste slightly less sweet once frozen).
- Meanwhile, toss the remaining 3 cups of melon with the remaining tablespoon of sugar, salt and Maras chile flakes.
- Divide the chile spiced melon chunks evenly between popsicles molds and top with the melon juice. Leave about 1/2 - 3/4-inch empty for expansion. Add popsicle mold lid, insert sticks and freeze until fully frozen and solid, 4-8 hours depending on your freezer but preferably, overnight.
Notes
Different varieties of melons vary on the tart-sweet spectrum. Any variety works in this recipe, such as watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew, etc. Simply adjust exact sugar + lime amounts to accommodate.
- For tastiest results, use freshly squeezed lime juice.
- When filling the popsicles molds, remember to leave room at the top to allow for expansion!
- Freeze until fully frozen and solid, at least 4-8 hours (depending on your freezer) and preferably, overnight.