Start with a base of simple syrup then add watermelon and strawberry extract for a refreshing frozen fruit pop to cool you off this summer.
Recipe courtesy of McCormick®
Test Kitchen Tip: If using paper cups instead of popsicle molds, cover each cup in foil. Insert a wooden pop sticks through foil into each cup. Freeze as directed.
Pureed fruit mixture may also be frozen in ice cube trays. Add ice cubes to sparkling water, lemonade or iced tea for a fun fruity beverage.
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 cups chopped seedless watermelon
- 1 teaspoon McCormick® Imitation Strawberry Extract
Preparation
- 1 Bring water and sugar to boil in small saucepan on medium heat, stirring to dissolve sugar. Remove from heat. Cool to room temperature.
- 2 Pour syrup into blender container. Add watermelon and strawberry extract; cover. Blend on high speed until smooth. Pour into popsicle molds.
- 3 Freeze 4 hours or overnight or until firm.
