Desserts

Zingy lemon sticks

Author: Sally Parker - Food Stylist, Recipe Writer

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Serves: 6 (makes 6)

Time to make: 10 mins , plus 4 hrs freezing

Ingredients

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6 x 75ml ice-block moulds

6 ice-block sticks

3 large lemons, zest and juice

50g castor sugar

100ml water

400ml chilled water

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Instructions

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1 Place lemon zest and juice, sugar and water in a small saucepan and bring to a gentle simmer for 3-4 minutes. Remove pan from heat. Set aside to cool.

2 Strain mixture into a measuring jug. Top up to 400ml with chilled water. Pour mixture into moulds and freeze for 1 hour.

3 Remove ice blocks from freezer. Gently push a stick into each and freeze for 2-3 more hours or until solid.

HFG tip

You can freeze these ice blocks for up to three months.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 36 cal

Kilojoules 150 kJ

Protein 0 g

Total fat 0 g

Saturated fat 0 g

Carbohydrates 10 g

Sugar 9 g

Dietary fibre 0 g

Sodium 0 mg

Calcium 10 mg

Iron 0.5 mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.

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