Fresh Orange Juice Ice Pops

Nov 3, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

Dessert Ice cream frozen desserts Easy

An ice pop is juice or another sweet liquid frozen around a stick. This is our simple take with orange juice, a little lemon and a touch of sugar so the pops bite cleanly instead of freezing rock hard. Makes 8 pops in about 6 hr 10 min.

Prep 10 min

Cook —

Cooling 6 hr

Total 6 hr 10 min

Yield 8 pops

Diet Dairy free, Gluten free, Vegan

Ingredients

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2 cups (480 ml)orange juice, pulp-free
2 tbsp (30 ml)lemon juice
3 tbsp (40 g)granulated sugar
¼ cup (60 ml)water, hot

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Instructions

Stir the sugar into the hot water until completely dissolved, then let it cool for 5 minutes.
Combine the sugar syrup, orange juice and lemon juice in a measuring cup with a spout and stir well.
Fill 8 ice pop molds (about 75 ml each), leaving a little room at the top for expansion.
Snap on the lids and insert the sticks, or freeze 1 hour first and then add wooden sticks so they stand straight.
Freeze until completely solid, at least 6 hours or overnight.
Run the outside of each mold under warm water for 10 to 15 seconds, then pull the pop out gently.

Tips

The sugar lowers the freezing point, which keeps the pops biteable rather than icy.
Strain the juice if you want pops with no pulp at all.
Swap in any juice, but add the lemon to brighten sweeter ones.
Good with picnic lunch.

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Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make fresh orange juice ice pops?

Plan on 10 minutes of prep, plus 6 hours to chill. The recipe makes 8 pops.

How should I store fresh orange juice ice pops?

Keep wrapped or in the molds in the freezer for up to 2 months.

Can I make fresh orange juice ice pops ahead?

Yes. It needs time to chill and set, so it is a good one to make the day before you serve it.

Is this recipe vegan?

Yes, as written. Check that packaged ingredients such as chocolate, sprinkles and plant butter are labeled vegan.

Serve it with picnic lunch.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 8 servings this recipe makes.

48 Calories / serving

0.1g Fat

11.5g Carbs

0.5g Protein

10.3g Sugar

Whole recipe (8 servings): ~384 cal · 1g fat · 92g carbs · 4g protein · 82g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.