Lemon-Basil Ice Pops

Kids can’t have all the fun treats. This refreshing popsicle is sweet enough to satisfy the kid in you, yet has a unique ‘earthly’ flavor from the basil that your adult side will savor.

In a saucepan combine water, sugar, lemon rind and 6 basil leaves (chopped or torn). Bring to a boil, remove from heat and let steep for 30 minutes.

Strain mixture into a pitcher and stir in lemon juice. Place one whole basil leaf into each popsicle mold, then fill up with liquid. Freeze until firm.

Lemon-Basil Ice Pops

Marla Hingley

A sweet and savory popsicle - all in one! So unique in flavor, its a must try.

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Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 5 mins

Total Time 10 mins

Servings 6

Ingredients

  

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• 1 cup water
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 Tbsp lemon rind
• 12 fresh basil leaves divided
• 1/2 - 1 cup lemon juice to taste

Instructions

 

• In a saucepan combine water, sugar, lemon rind and 6 basil leaves (chopped or torn). Bring to a boil, remove from heat and let steep for 30 minutes.
• Strain mixture into a pitcher and stir in lemon juice.
• Place one whole basil leaf into each popsicle mold, then fill up with liquid. Freeze until firm.

Notes

Use a sugar substitute if desired

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