![]() ![]() As the popsicles freeze, the rinds rise up as needed. So, I didn’t have an issue with them falling down into the molds. When I use smaller pieces that fit within the molds, the rinds floated on the surface of the gelatin mixture. So, I suggest cutting the rinds to fit within the molds. In the end, though, the ones that didn’t fit within the mold separated from the rest of the popsicle and didn’t look as good as the others. I assumed that the expansion of the watermelon mixture as it froze would result in all of the popsicles turning out well. I decided to replace those with pieces of watermelon rind cut to size.Īs an experiment, I cut some of the rinds slightly larger than the top of the molds, and others so that they fit within the molds. My stainless steel popsicles molds come with steel plates with holes in them for placing the sticks. This year, I used more classically shaped molds for my popsicles and decided to use the actual rind to hold the sticks in place. With that in mind, it may be smarter to add the lime slice after the popsicle has frozen, or to try my newer method. While I think they turned out really cute, the lime slice imparted a bitter flavor to the coconut milk layer. ![]() (If you do it after allowing the watermelon mixture to gel first, you’ll end up with layers rather than an ombre look like mine.) To add some white between the watermelon and the “rind,” I poured a dash of coconut milk on top of the watermelon gelatin before adding the lime slice and freezing. The first time I made these, I used round coffee cups as my molds and used lime slices to add a touch of green to the popsicles. ![]() To get super cute-looking popsicles, adding some green to the bottom of the popsicle makes it look like a slice of watermelon. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the remaining watermelon juice to help cool it. Once the gelatin has bloomed (softened and swelled), you can mix it with more of the watermelon juice and cook it in a saucepan over low heat while stirring until the gelatin is dissolved. That helps keep the fresh watermelon flavor in the finished popsicles! Softening the gelatin will help it expand and more easily dissolve, meaning you won’t need to cook it as long to dissolve the gelatin. Once the watermelon has been liquefied, you can begin to soften the gelatin in some of the watermelon juice. Procedureįirst, cube the watermelon and liquefy it in a blender. You could also sweeten this with some sugar or another sweetener, but I find that with watermelon, the popsicles are sweet enough without it. So, you really only need the watermelon and the gelatin for these. I’ve since tried using the actual rind of the watermelon to make a fun presentation with only the watermelon and gelatin and absolutely love it. To add a white layer between the green of the lime and the pink of the watermelon, I also added a dash of coconut milk to the top of the popsicles before adding the lime slice. The first time I made these, I used lime slices to make what looks like the green rind of the watermelon. These popsicles can be made with only two ingredients: watermelon and gelatin. As they start to melt, rather than turn into juice that drips off the popsicle, they start turning into gelatin on a stick! Ingredients Not only is the texture great, but I love that they don’t drip in the same way as other popsicles! That makes them perfect for kids. If you use a healthy gelatin such as gelatin obtained from grass-fed, humanely raised animals, then you are also adding a healthy dose of collagen and protein to the popsicles. On the other hand, they are smoother and softer than an icy popsicle made from juice or fruit puree alone. Some people describe them as “creamy,” but they aren’t really creamy in the same way that ice cream is. Gelatin changes the consistency of the popsicle in a way that I can’t really describe. ![]() You absolutely need to try these… Great texture Since then, I’ve adapted the recipe to make a real-food, healthier version of one of my favorite childhood treats! Why make gelatin popsicles? (It also includes a dose of artificial colors and flavorings.) At the time, I was convinced that fat and calories were “the enemy”, so I made my own “healthy” version with Jello-O Lite which is sweetened with artificial sweeteners. When they stopped selling them, I resorted to making my own. Despite the fact that they were marketed as being made with real fruit, I imagine they also included some artificial flavors and/or colors. When I was a kid, the Jell-O brand made what was known as “ Jell-O Gelatin Pops.” They appeared in the mid 80’s, and, to my dismay, weren’t around for very long. While that is already delicious, I’ve decided to take them one step further and make them into fun gelatin popsicles! Here on the blog, I’ve already shown you how to make a healthy gelatin dessert using fresh fruit and fruit juices. ![]()
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