Honeydew Midori Melon frozen pops and fun variations

 A variation with this recipe is to replace the honeydew melon with 5 cups of freshly diced watermelon. Replace the lime juice with 2 teaspoons almond extract, and substitute Midori with almond liqueur. Add 1/3 cup to ½ cup of almonds. Fill the pop molds with the mixture. Freeze for at least 6 hours, best if overnight.  A variation of the Honeydew Melon pop is to replace the honeydew melon with 4 cups of freshly diced cantaloupe, and replace the yogurt with 1/3 cup soy milk. Add 3 chopped fresh mint leaves, or dice to make finer if you prefer smaller pieces. Freeze for at least 6 hours, best if overnight. Another variation of the Honeydew Melon pop is to replace the honeydew melon with 4 cups of freshly diced watermelon, and add cherries to the mix, fresh or canned does not matter. Add 3 chopped fresh mint leaves, or dice to make finer if you prefer smaller pieces. Freeze for at least 6 hours, best if overnight. View the list »
Watermelon frozen Pop

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Perfectly ripe honeydew melons are juicy and sweet. For these pops choose melons that have a high water content that are a bit overripe. Honeydew is rich in vitamin C and potassium. Layer the honeydew mixture with the watermelon and cantaloupe variations for beautiful pastel pops.

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  • 4 cups diced (1/2-inch cubes) ripe honeydew melon
  • 1/3 cup plain yogurt
  • Juice of 3 limes
  • Grated zest of 1 lime
  • 3 teaspoons honey

1. Put 2 cups of the melon, the yogurt, and lime juice and zest in a food processor or blender; process until smooth.

2. Add the honey; process again to combine.

3. Stir in the remaining 2 cups melon.

4. Fill the pop molds with the mixture. Freeze for at least 6 hours.

5. Remove from the freezer. Let stand at room temperature for 5 minutes before removing the pops from the molds.

6. Serve.

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    • Another variation of the Honeydew Melon pop is to replace the honeydew melon with 4 cups of freshly diced watermelon, and add cherries to the mix, fresh or canned does not matter. Add 3 chopped fresh mint leaves, or dice to make finer if you prefer smaller pieces. Freeze for at least 6 hours, best if overnight. 
    •  A variation of the Honeydew Melon pop is to replace the honeydew melon with 4 cups of freshly diced cantaloupe, and replace the yogurt with 1/3 cup soy milk. Add 3 chopped fresh mint leaves, or dice to make finer if you prefer smaller pieces. Freeze for at least 6 hours, best if overnight. 
    •  A variation with this recipe is to replace the honeydew melon with 5 cups of freshly diced watermelon. Replace the lime juice with 2 teaspoons almond extract, and substitute Midori with almond liqueur. Add 1/3 cup to ½ cup of almonds. Fill the pop molds with the mixture. Freeze for at least 6 hours, best if overnight. 
    View the list

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    Thadd Scott, former hotel bartender and home bar enthusiast lives in Cincinnati, OH and is always on the lookout for the newest cocktail and lively libation.

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