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These Lemon Ice Lollies are THE most refreshing treat for a hot day! Easy gluten and dairy free ice lollies which are sweet and tangy, and only made with 3 ingredients. You’ll want to keep making these lemonade popsicles over and over again.

A tray of lemon ice lollies on ice with lemon slices.
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When it’s hot outside I always reach for these easy lemon ice lollies. They only take a few minutes to throw together and are the perfect hot weather treat.

These easy lemonade popsicles only need 3 ingredients – water, lemon and sugar. They’re gluten free, dairy free and vegan – perfect for everyone to enjoy.

I love having some frozen treats stashed in the freezer ready for when summer (ever) arrives, like these lemon popsicles and a tub of my homemade frozen raspberry yoghurt. Or even my frozen strawberry yoghurt bites.

And if you love a frozen dessert, be sure to check out some of my other recipes for the summer including Strawberry Cheesecake Ice-Cream and Cookie Dough Ice-Cream.

These lollies are the perfect balance of sweet and tangy, and just so refreshing when it’s hot outside. Kids will love joining in making them too!

Why make these lemon popsicles?

  • Gluten and Dairy Free: Everyone can enjoy these without any adaptations or substitutions.
  • Cheap to make: The price of ice lollies seems to be going up-and-up but these lemon ice lollies will only cost a few pennies each.
  • Great for kids: I used to love making homemade ice lollies as a child, it’s a great way to keep the kids occupied with a tasty reward at the end.
  • 3 Ingredients: Honestly this recipe could not get any easier – you only need lemons, water and sugar to make them.
A gluten free lemon popsicle on a tray of ice.

Ingredients and Substitutions

The recipe for these lemon ice lollies is so simple, all you will need to make them is:

  • Lemons – I recommend using fresh lemons as I like to use the zest and the juice for extra tang. You can use lemon juice from a bottle if you need to though.
  • Water – Straight out the tap, it couldn’t get any easier.
  • Sugar – I use caster sugar (baker’s sugar in the US) for this, but any white sugar should work. You could switch for honey if you prefer.

How to make lemon ice lollies

Making these lemon ice lollies is really easy – there’s a printable recipe card below if you want to print it and save it for later.

To make these easy lemon popsicles:

The zest of a lemon in a pan and a lemon being juiced.

1. Zest one of the lemons – I like the do this step to make them extra zesty. However if you don’t want to, you can just use the juice on its own.

2. Add the zest, the juice of both the lemons, sugar and water into a saucepan and place on a low heat.

The lemon ice lolly mixture and the lollies ready for the freezer.

3. Heat until the sugar has dissolved then remove from the heat and cool (you want it to be room temperature ideally before putting in the freezer). If you want to, you can strain the zest out, but I like to keep it in there for extra colour.

4. Pour the liquid evenly between the ice lolly moulds – you may find it easier to do this if you decant the liquid into a jug first. Place the sticks in them and freeze for at least 5 hours (until solid) before eating.

Lemon Popsicles on a tray of ice cuves.

Variations

Want to mix things up a little bit? Once you’ve made these lemon ice lollies you could try:

  • Lemon and Lime Ice Lollies: Try mixing an equal combination of lemon and lime juice for double the citrus hit.
  • Pink Lemonade Ice Lollies: Blend a handful of raspberries and add to the mixture for a fruity, pink lemonade popsicle.
  • Orange and Lemon Lollies: Substitute half the water in the recipe for orange juice for an extra fruity lolly.
  • Lemon and Elderflower Lollies: Add 1 tbsp elderflower cordial to the water mixture when heating for a floral twist on this popsicle.
A tray of lemon ice lollies on ice with lemon slices.

Frequently Asked Questions

Before we get started, here are the answers to some questions about this lemon ice lollies recipe. If there’s anything I’ve not covered, let me know in the comments!

Do I need to use fresh lemon juice?

I recommend using fresh lemon juice because I think it tastes so much better in these homemade lemonade popsicles. However, if you only have bottled lemon juice you can use this too and it works just as well.

How long do lemon ice lollies take to freeze?

Usually I leave mine for at least 5 hours so they are frozen solid. If you have a quick freeze section, it may take less time. You can also make them and leave them to freeze overnight if you know a heat wave is coming!

Can I make a lower sugar lemon ice lolly?

If you don’t like the idea of adding sugar to this recipe, you can lessen the amount for a more tangy, less sweet version. You can also use honey, agave or maple syrup as your sweetener if you prefer.

How long do ice lollies keep?

I’m not sure these ice lollies will really ever go off, but as a rule I don’t like to keep food for more than 6 months in the freezer. I’m sure you’ll scoff these in that time!

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A tray of lemon ice lollies on ice with lemon slices.
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Lemon Ice Lollies

These easy lemon popsicles only need 3 ingredients and take just a few minutes to make. The perfect refreshing treat for the summer!
Prep: 5 minutes
Freezing Time: 5 hours
Servings: 4 lollies

Equipment

  • 1 Ice Lolly Mould

Ingredients 

  • 250 ml water
  • 50 g sugar
  • 2 lemons

Instructions 

  • Zest one of the lemons. Add the zest, the juice of both the lemons, sugar and water into a saucepan and place on a low heat.
  • Heat until the sugar has dissolved then remove from the heat and cool (you want it to be room temperature ideally before putting in the freezer).
  • Pour the liquid evenly between the ice lolly moulds, place the sticks in them and freeze for at least 5 hours (until solid) before eating.

Notes

For variations on this recipe and FAQs see the blog post above.

Nutrition

Calories: 64kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.05g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 75mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 12IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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