Watermelon Popsicles (Paletas de Sandía)

Method7 steps

1. 1

   Step 1: In a blender, purée the 5 cups watermelon chunks until smooth.

   Uses 5 cups fresh watermelon chunks

2. 2

   Step 2: Strain the watermelon purée if needed to remove seeds.

   Uses blended watermelon

3. 3

   Step 3: Add ½ tablespoon fresh lime juice. If sweetening the paletas, add either 2 tablespoons sugar or 2 packets stevia; omit both if the watermelon is sweet enough. Blend again until fully combined.

   Uses watermelon purée, strained if needed · 2 tablespoons sugar, optional alternative to stevia · 2 packets stevia, optional alternative to sugar · ½ tablespoon fresh lime juice

4. 4

   Step 4: Divide the mixture evenly among 10 popsicle molds. Attach the covers and sticks; leave room for the mixture to expand as it freezes.

   Uses watermelon purée, selected optional sweetener and lime juice

5. 5

   Step 5: Freeze upright until firm, at least 3 hours and up to 2 weeks.

   Uses mixture divided among 10 molds

6. 6

   Step 6: Hold each mold under warm running water for 5 to 15 seconds, just until the paleta releases from the sides. Remove the cover and pull it out.

   Uses paletas frozen until firm

7. 7

   Step 7: Eat immediately or store in the freezer.

   Uses paletas removed from their molds