Enchanting Lavender Lemonade Pops
This enchanting dessert recipe features a blend of lemon and lavender flavors in a frozen treat perfect for summer. Easy to make and delightful to eat, it's a refreshing and comforting option for your next gathering or hot day.
Allergens
None
Ingredients
- 2 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 cups water
- 1 tablespoon dried lavender flowers
- Popsicle molds, enough for 6 servings
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and water over medium heat. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved, creating a simple syrup. Set aside to cool.
- While the syrup cools, steep the lavender flowers in hot water for 5 minutes, then strain out the flowers and discard them.
- Combine the lemon juice, lavender infused water, and cooled simple syrup in a large bowl. Stir well to combine.
- Carefully pour the lemonade mixture into the popsicle molds, filling each one to the top.
- Insert popsicle sticks and freeze for at least 6 hours or until solid.
Chef’s Insight
A touch of lavender adds a soothing aroma, while the tangy lemon balances the sweetness perfectly, creating an irresistible treat that is both refreshing and comforting.
Notes
Adjust the amount of sugar to taste, keeping in mind that frozen treats can sometimes require a bit more sweetness than their liquid counterparts.