Lime popsicles
These lime popsicles are super refreshing and full of fresh, zingy lime juice. Perfect for a summer's day when you need to beat the heat.
Equipment
- Popsicle molds and sticks
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup (84mls) fresh lime juice
- 8 strips lime zest
- ⅓ cup (73gms) white sugar
- 1 pinch citric acid
- approx. 2 cups (500mls) water
Instructions
- Using a peeler carefully remove the zest from 2 limes.
- Juice the limes.
- Add the citric acid to the sugar and mix well.
- Add one cup of water, sugar and citric acid to a small pot.
- Heat over a low heat until sugar is dissolved.
- Add the lime zest, turn down to low, cover and simmer for five minutes.
- Remove from heat and remove zest from sugar syrup.
- Allow to cool and transfer to a heat proof container.
- Add lime juice, then top up water until total volume is about 2 and a half cups (600mls)
- Freeze for at least 12 hours, preferably 24, to ensure they freeze properly.
- To serve remove from molds and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 55kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 0.1gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.002gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.01gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.002gSodium: 4mgPotassium: 18mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.04mg
Nutritional Disclaimer
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