JalapeƱo And Lemon Popsicles

Here’s a perfect treat for those long hot days.  JalapeƱo and lemon popsicles are sweet, sour, and spicy all in one. You can also use this mixture to make some awesome cocktail cooler cubes.  Simply pour into an icecube tray rather than a popsicle mold.  They will work perfectly with any fruit-based cocktail. And if you have an ice cream maker at home, you can add the mixture to it for a few hours to make a delicious and spicy sorbet.

Remove the seeds and the pith from the chili before chopping. The jalapeƱo peppers in this recipe serves as a way to add bright bite rather than strong heat. That said, definitely test before giving one to the kids as the result can vary based on the heat of the jalapeƱos used.

Jalapeno and Lemon Popsicle's

This is a great recipe to experiment with, too. You can use orange, grapefruit, or lime to create different fruity flavors (or to replace the lemon completely). And, as always, you can crank the heat up a notch with habanero, scotch bonnet, or another extra-hot pepper.

While the recipe calls for popsicle molds, you can get creative there. We use throw-away coffee cups in our video, as an example.

Jalapeno and Lemon Popsicles

JalapeƱo And Lemon Popcicles

5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Freezing 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 225 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 4 Lemons juice
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 green jalapeno pepper
  • 1 pinch salt

Instructions
 

  • Place a saucepan over low heat.
  • Add sugar and water to the pan and stir until the sugar dissolves.
  • Simmer for 10 minutes to create a simple syrup then remove from the heat.
  • Juice the lemons and chop the jalapeƱos finely.
  • Combine all of the ingredients together and stir.
  • Divide the mixture into popsicle molds and freeze for at least 3 hours.
  • Keep in the freezer for up to 4 weeks.

Notes

You can also use this mix to make delicious flavored ice cubes or even a sorbet (via an ice cream maker.)

Nutrition

Calories: 225kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 22mgPotassium: 149mgFiber: 3gSugar: 53gVitamin A: 24IUVitamin C: 57mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Jalapeno Pepper
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UPDATE NOTICE: This post was updated on April 30, 2023 to include new content.
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Scot

Chop up some mint and throw in your simple syrup while on the stove. Make cubes lemon/mint/pepper. When ready, fill glass with cubes, pour in preferred adult beverage (tequila recommended) top with a flavored seltzer. Yummm.