Do I need to add water to the blender?

No, watermelon is very juicy on its own. Water would water it down too much and the liquid would separate.

Can I use frozen watermelon?

No, fresh watermelon works the best here. When you blend and refreeze frozen watermelon, it develops too many ice crystals. This is what makes your popsicles crunchy and not smooth. To avoid this, always use fresh fruit.

How long do the popsicles last in the freezer?

They should last for at least 3 months. It depends on the strength of your freezer, the temperature, and how much the freezer gets opened.

Watermelon Mint Popsicles

Description

Nothing says summer more than these refreshing Watermelon Popsicles! They're incredibly easy to make, so tasty, and much better than store-bought!

Ingredients

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5 cups diced watermelon
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
3 tbsp agave syrup (or honey or simple syrup)
5-6 fresh mint leaves

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Instructions

Add the watermelon, lime juice, agave syrup, and mint leaves to a high-speed blender. You can also do this in a food processor.
Blend on high until smooth. You can strain the mixture but I don't find it necessary.
Pour carefully into popsicle molds.
Insert popsicle sticks into each popsicle right away or transfer the popsicles to the freezer and freeze for 30-60 minutes before inserting popsicle sticks to prevent them from moving around. If they freeze on top too much, you can carefully pierce them with a knife to insert the popsicle sticks.
Freeze for 6-8 hours or overnight.
To take the popsicles out of the molds, run hot water over the molds briefly and pull on the popsicle sticks to get them out. I like to wiggle them gently as I pull them out to avoid them breaking.
Lay the popsicles on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or in a large freezer bag in a single layer and refreeze. The popsicles might be slightly soft so I like to do this to prevent them from sticking together. Once frozen, keep them in the freezer bag or transfer to a freezer-safe container.

Notes

Storing: Store the popsicles in a freezer bag or a freezer-safe container for 3-6 months.

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