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Melon Lime Rocket Pops





Yields
Makes 8 (1/3-cup size) popsicles (serving size: 1 popsicle)



Active Time
20 mins



Total Time
5 hrs 20 mins



Total Time
5 hrs 40 mins

Tart citrus balances the mellow sweetness of watermelon and cantaloupe, each frozen in layers. You can use any mold you like for these popsicles, but you'll get a different number of pops depending on the mold size.

su-Melon Lime Rocket Pops Image




Photo: Erin Kunkel; Styling: Emma Star Jensen

 1/2 teaspoon very finely grated lime zest (use a box grater)
 1/4 cup lime juice
 7 to 8 tbsp. light agave nectar, divided
 1 1/2 cups cubed ripe cantaloupe
 2 1/2 cups cubed seedless watermelon
Step 1
1

In a glass measuring cup, combine lime zest and juice, 2 tbsp. agave, and 6 tbsp. water. Taste and add more agave if you like. Divide mixture among 8 (1/3 cup) popsicle molds*. Cover and freeze until partially solid, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.

Step 2
2

Meanwhile, in a food processor, whirl cantaloupe and 2 tbsp. agave until smooth. Transfer to a glass measuring cup and chill in refrigerator. Rinse food processor bowl, then whirl watermelon and 3 tbsp. agave until smooth. Pour mixture into another glass measuring cup and chill.

Step 3
3

Stir cantaloupe purée and divide among popsicle molds. Freeze until partially solid, 1 hour. Stir watermelon mixture, then spoon an equal amount into each popsicle mold. Press popsicle sticks through all the layers. Cover and freeze pops until solid, 2 to 3 hours more.

Step 4
4

To remove popsicles from molds, either let sit at room temperature 5 minutes or run molds under warm water 10 to 15 seconds. (If molds are metal, cut the time to just a second; otherwise the pops melt.)

Step 5
5

*We used Onyx 1 8/8 stainless steel popsicle molds ($32; amazon.com).

Step 6
6

Make ahead: Up to 2 weeks, frozen.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories83
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.1g1%

Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 5.4mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 22g8%

Dietary Fiber 0.5g2%
Protein 0.6g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.