Why I’m obsessed with making these
Ever tried cutting a watermelon into chunks, then realizing the fridge was already full? Yeah, me too. So one day I just scooped out a few chunks and threw them into a popsicle mold. No fancy ingredients, no fuss. Just that sweet, juicy smell of watermelon, sharp and fresh, filling the kitchen. It hit me—this is summer in more ways than just a flavor. It’s about that moment when you want something cold and honest, not overly sweet or pretending to be fancy. My freezer was empty, and I needed a quick fix. But somehow, these simple, rustic little pops became a favorite. They taste like blocks of sunshine, if sunshine was cold and wet with a tiny crunch. Honestly? I’ve probably eaten too many already. They feel like a secret only I knew—until now.
Watermelon Popsicles
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Place the watermelon chunks into the blender.4 cups watermelon chunks
- Add honey to the blender if using, then blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and uniform, about 30 seconds.1 tablespoon honey
- Remove the blender lid and pour the watermelon mixture evenly into the popsicle molds, filling each mold close to the top.4 cups watermelon chunks
- Insert the popsicle sticks into the molds, making sure they are centered and secure.
- Place the molds into the freezer and freeze for at least 4 hours, or until fully solid.
- Once frozen, remove the popsicles from the molds by running warm water briefly over the outside, then serving immediately for a firm, juicy treat.
Sometimes the simplest things turn out to be the most fun. These watermelon pops aren’t perfect, they’re just honest. No bells, no whistles, just good old watermelon and a moment to sit back and let summer rush in.
