When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Homemade Lemonade Ice Lollies!

Last Updated on August 29, 2024 by Cherie

Learn how to make refreshing homemade lemonade ice lollies bursting with tangy-sweet lemon flavour! Read on to see our easy recipe for the perfect frozen lemon treats to beat the summer heat.

In these challenging times, with the cost of living crisis hitting us all in one way or another and the ongoing global recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, it can often feel like life is giving us lemons, lots of em! But instead of feeling sour, why not turn those lemons into something sweet and refreshing?

Homemade lemonade ice lollies are fun, refreshing, and an easy treat to make and enjoy, whilst putting a little zing back into your step!

In this article, we’ll give you the scoop on everything you need to create your very own delicious lemonade lollies at home. We’ll also share interesting health facts about the mighty lemon that you can use to impress your family and friends. Let’s get into this simple and delightful recipe that will brighten up any moment!

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When Life Gives You Lemons, Freeze ‘Em!

When life hands you a pile of lemons, there’s only one thing to do – make Homemade Lemonade Ice Lollies!

These icy lemon treats are the ultimate way to beat the summer heat and put a smile on your face. Super refreshing, easy as can be, and bursting with tangy-sweet lemon zing, they’re the perfect refreshment for all the lemon lovers out there.

These Tiny Flavour Bombs Aren’t Just a Zingy Taste Sensation

Lemons aren’t simply a bright, tangy addition to drinks and various sweet and savoury dishes – these little citrus fruits pack a serious nutritional punch too. Beyond their mouth-puckering flavour, lemons are brimming with an array of vitamins, minerals, and plant compounds that can benefit your health in numerous ways.

Here are some of the key health benefits of lemons:

Support heart health:

• Lemons are a good source of vitamin C, fibre, and plant compounds like hesperidin and diosmin which may help lower cholesterol levels and reduce risk factors for heart disease.

Aid weight management:

• The soluble pectin fibre in lemons may promote feelings of fullness and delay the digestion of sugars, which could potentially aid weight loss. Lemon compounds may also help prevent or reduce weight gain.

Prevent kidney stones:

• The citric acid in lemons may help increase urine volume and bind to calcium oxalate, preventing the formation of kidney stones.

Antibacterial effects:

• The citric acid in lemons has antibacterial properties that can kill harmful bacteria and act as a natural preservative.

Boost immune function:

• As a rich source of vitamin C, lemons may help strengthen the immune system and protect against illness.

Promote digestive health:

• The soluble fibre pectin in lemons can improve digestive health and promote regular bowel movements.

May help prevent anaemia:

• Lemons contain vitamin C which improves the absorption of iron from foods, potentially preventing iron deficiency anemia.

Skin benefits:

• Vitamin C is needed for collagen production and may help reduce skin damage from sun exposure and ageing.

So in summary, lemons provide vitamin C, fibre, citric acid and plant compounds that offer antioxidant, antibacterial and potential anti-inflammatory benefits for heart, kidney, digestive and skin health. Certainly makes sense to use them for our Homemade Lemonade Ice Lollies!

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Why You’ll Love These Lemonade Ice Lollies

• Easy to Make: With just a few simple ingredients and minimal effort, you can whip up these delicious ice lollies in no time at all.
• Refreshing: Perfect for hot summer days, these lollies are a great way to cool down and enjoy a burst of citrus flavour.
• Healthy: Made with fresh lemons and natural sweeteners, these ice lollies are a healthier alternative to store-bought treats.
• Fun for All Ages: Kids and adults alike will love making and eating these homemade lollies.

What Equipment You’ll Need

• Lemon Squeezer – To squeeze out all the lemony goodness
• Big Measuring Cup – To mix up your lemon elixir. One with a spout makes pouring easy peezy lemon squeezy.
• Microplane Zester – For finely grating off just the yellow sunshine from those lemon peels. No bitter white stuff allowed!
• Ice Lolly Moulds – You’ll need some sturdy moulds to freeze those lemony treats. You can use the silicon style or plastic.

Our Homemade Lemonade Ice Lolly Recipe

Ingredients

• 4-5 fresh lemons
• 1 cup (240 ml) water
• 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar or honey (adjust to taste)
• Optional: a few fresh mint leaves for added flavour

Instructions

1. Prepare the Lemons: Start by washing the lemons thoroughly. Cut them in half and squeeze out the juice into a bowl. You should get about 1 cup (240 ml) of lemon juice. Remove any seeds.
2. Make the Lemonade Base: In a small saucepan, combine the water and sugar (or honey). Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
3. Mix the Lemonade: In a large jug, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice and the sugar-water mixture. Stir well to combine. If you like, you can add a few fresh mint leaves for an extra burst of flavour.
4. Fill the Moulds: Pour the lemonade mixture into ice lolly moulds, leaving a little space at the top for expansion. Insert the sticks and place the moulds in the freezer.
5. Freeze: Allow the lollies to freeze for at least 4-6 hours, or until completely solid.
6. Enjoy: Once frozen, remove the lollies from the moulds by running warm water over the outside of the moulds for a few seconds. Enjoy your homemade lemonade ice lollies straight away!

These homemade lemonade ice lollies are a delightful way to make the most of life’s lemons.

Easy to prepare and perfect for sharing, they’re sure to become a favourite summer treat in your household.

Add Some Zesty Zing with These Variations

Why stop at classic lemonade? Get creative and blend in some extra fruity or herbal flavours:

• Strawberry Lemonade
• Blueberry Lemonade
• Raspberry Lemonade
• Mango Lemonade
• Lemon Lime
• Minty Lemonade
• Watermelon Lemonade
• Creamy Coconut Lemonade
• Lavender Lemonade
• Limeade
• Peach Lemonade
• Cherry Lemonade

The possibilities are endless for adding some zest! If you opt to try out any of these alternative flavours, simply swap out the lemons for your chosen fruit and follow the method as shown above.

Some Other Types of Homemade Ice Lollies That You Can Make

Making Homemade Ice Lollies is not limited to just fruit. There are a handful of other ideas you might like to consider.

Here are some other tasty types highlighted:

• Juice Lollies: You could make striped lollies by layering different fruit juices like orange and mixed berries fruit juices in the lolly moulds. You could use any combination of your favourite juices.

• Tangy and Creamy Yoghurt Lollies: For a tangy twist, yoghurt makes an excellent base for homemade ice lollies. Plain Greek or natural yoghurt provides a rich, protein-packed base.

• Cocktail/Boozy Lollies: For an adult treat, you can make lollies inspired by popular cocktails like Pimm’s lollies, piña colada lollies, or even add a splash of rum to tropical fruit flavours. You could also make refreshing watermelon ice cubes to add to cocktails as fruity ice cubes.
• Creamy Lollies: In addition to yoghurt-based lollies, you can make creamy lollies using ingredients like coconut milk. Milk or cream could also be used for an indulgent creamy base.
• Unique Flavour Combinations: Why not try some unique flavour combos like sweet and salty roasted nectarine lollies with white miso paste, or adding herbs like basil or mint to fruit flavours? You could get creative with sweet, savoury, and herbal additions.
• Breakfast-Inspired Lollies For a fun breakfast treat, how about smoothie pops made with yoghurt, fruit and granola, as well as coffee-flavoured latte ice lollies?

From fruity to creamy, boozy to breakfast-y, the possibilities are endless for making homemade ice lollies in a variety of creative flavour combinations!

Lemon Lollies FAQs

We often get questions from those looking to make these refreshing homemade treats, many of which are of the same ilk, so we’ve listed a few Lemony Q’s & A’s:

• Can I use bottled lemon juice?
  • For maximum fresh, zingy flavour, I’d really recommend squeezing those lemons yourself. But bottled juice can work too.
• How long until they’re frozen?
  • It can take anywhere from 4-6 hours depending on your freezer. I usually just pop ’em in overnight for perfect icy treats in the morning.
• How long can I keep them?
  • These lemon lollies will last for 2-3 months in the freezer. But they’re so irresistible, it’s unlikely they’ll last that long!
• Can I reduce the sweetener?
  • Absolutely! Start with less sugar/honey and add more to taste. Or for that super tart zing, leave it out altogether.

Pucker up and embrace the lemon with these tangy-sweet frozen treats! The perfect way to beat the heat and treat your taste buds.

When life gives you lemons, you know what to do – freeze ’em into Homemade Lemon Ice Lollies!

We hope that you have enjoyed our article – When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Homemade Lemonade Ice Lollies! and above all, we hope we have inspired you to give our recipe a go and make some deliciously refreshing Lemonade Lollies!

If you have any questions, please do drop us a comment below, we would love to hear from you about your experiences

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