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Two small bowls of lemon ice, with a wooden popsicle stick resting on top of one.
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Lemon Ice

A favorite summertime classic found at summer camps, on street corners, and Popsicle stands.
Prep Time10 minutes
Chill7 hours
Total Time7 hours 30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 138

Ingredients

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup ice cold water
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Instructions

  • Combine the sugar and water in a small saucepan and stir over medium heat until the sugar dissolves. Remove the simple syrup from the heat and let cool.
  • Combine the lemon juice and 1 cup simple syrup in an 8-inch square baking dish. Move to the freezer and chill, raking the mixture with a fork every 30 minutes, until flaky and frozen, about 3 hours total.
  • Pour the frozen mixture into a blender and puree with the water. Divide among six 4-ounce ramekins or disposable paper cups and freeze until firm, at least 4 hours or up to 2 days. Remove from the freezer 15 to 20 minutes before scooping and slurping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 138kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 5mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 34g