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Cantaloupe Ice Pops

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From EatingWell:  July/August 1996

Finely slivered mint frozen inside these cantaloupe ice pops adds a delightfully pretty flair.

Eight 2-ounce pops | Active Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 1 1/2 hours

Ingredients

• 1 small cantaloupe
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon finely slivered fresh mint leaves
• 1/4-1/3 cup lemon juice, depending on the sweetness of the melon

Preparation

1. Cut cantaloupe in half; remove and discard the seeds. Scoop out the flesh and transfer to a food processor. Puree until smooth; measure 1 1/3 cups puree and transfer to a small bowl. (Reserve any remaining puree for another use, such as a smoothie.)
2. Pour water into a small saucepan, add sugar and bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in mint and immediately remove from the heat. Let stand for 1 minute.
3. Stir the mint syrup and lemon juice into the cantaloupe puree. Pour the mixture into 8 individual popsicle molds or small (2-ounce) paper cups.
4. Freeze until beginning to set, about 1 hour. Insert frozen-treat sticks and freeze until completely firm. Dip the molds briefly in hot water before unmolding.

Nutrition

Per serving : 45 Calories; 0 g Fat; 0 g Sat; 0 g Mono; 0 mg Cholesterol; 12 g Carbohydrates; 1 g Protein; 1 g Fiber; 10 mg Sodium; 160 mg Potassium

1 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 1 other carbohydrate

Tips & Notes

• Make Ahead Tip: Equipment: 8 popsicle molds or small (2-ounce) paper cups