Cantaloupe Ice Pops
Finely slivered mint frozen inside these cantaloupe ice pops adds a delightfully pretty flair.
From EatingWell: July/August 1996
Yield: Eight 2-ounce pops
Active Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 1/2 hours
Ingredients
- 1 small cantaloupe
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon finely slivered fresh mint leaves
- 1/4-1/3 cup lemon juice, depending on the sweetness of the melon
Preparation
- Cut cantaloupe in half; remove and discard the seeds. Scoop out the flesh and transfer to a food processor. Puree until smooth; measure 1 1/3 cups puree and transfer to a small bowl. (Reserve any remaining puree for another use, such as a smoothie.)
- Pour water into a small saucepan, add sugar and bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in mint and immediately remove from the heat. Let stand for 1 minute.
- Stir the mint syrup and lemon juice into the cantaloupe puree. Pour the mixture into 8 individual popsicle molds or small (2-ounce) paper cups.
- Freeze until beginning to set, about 1 hour. Insert frozen-treat sticks and freeze until completely firm. Dip the molds briefly in hot water before unmolding.
Tips & Notes
- Make Ahead Tip: Equipment: 8 popsicle molds or small (2-ounce) paper cups
Nutrition Per serving:
45 calories; 0 g fat (0 g sat, 0 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 12 g carbohydrates; 1 g protein; 1 g fiber; 10 mg sodium; 160 mg potassium.
Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (40% daily value), Vitamin A (35% dv)
1 Carbohydrate Serving
Exchanges: 1 other carbohydrate