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The yield for these Popsicles depends on the size of your molds you could use anything from paper cups to store-bought specialty molds. Active time: 20 min Start to finish: 8 1/2 hr (includes freezing) Ingredients:
1/4 cup superfine or regular granulated sugar |
1/4 cup water |
1 (3 1/2-lb) ripe honeydew melon, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (4 cups) |
2/3 cup fresh lime juice |
Directions:
1. Dissolve sugar in water by stirring if using superfine or by heating in a small heavy saucepan if using regular granulated (then cool).
2. Blend half of melon and half of lime juice in a blender until smooth. Add syrup and remaining melon and lime juice and purée until smooth. Force purée through a fine-mesh sieve into a 2-quart glass measure or bowl, pressing on solids and then discarding them.
3. Pour mixture into molds and freeze until slushy, about 2 hours.
4. Insert sticks, then freeze Popsicles until completely hardened, at least 6 hours.
5. Cooks' note: Popsicles can be made 2 days ahead (flavor diminishes if made any earlier).
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