Think of a Watermelon Plum popsicle Recipe as opposites attract. The ideal relationship is where two fruits (or people) collide that are different from each other, yet compliment each other. Watermelon and plum compliment each other, and when used together become a power couple. Where plum usually over powers something sweeter like watermelon because of it’s natural tart flavor, this pop allows watermelon to be prom queen, and plum hangs back, acts as a wing man and supports with some extra flair. This isn’t the right relationship for everyone, but when it comes to fruit – it works perfectly.
So watermelon aka prom queen, most popular girl in school, leader of the pack is the hydrating & luscious fruit that reminds all of Summer. I mean ALL. Like every single person on this planet associates watermelon with Summer. And so, it’s a landslide win when Summer comes around. Because Summer, Spring and watermelon are all BAE. You just can’t top it.
Ever bite into a piece of food or listen to a particular song that transports you right back to the moment that memory happened whether it be 30 years ago or just yesterday? While we don’t remember everything that happens in our day to day lives, we remember the really important moments, the triumphs, the significant turning points. That’s watermelon for you, and like your first love these Watermelon Plum Popsicles are going to take you back to that breezy, Summery moment where everything was bliss. Call this popsicle magical.
“Summer breeze makes me feel fine, blowin through the jasmine in my mind.” George Benson (Musician)
My mind is tickled pink thinking of lounge chairs, pools and the Hampton’s. Soon we will all be at the beach in bathing suits and splashing about in the ocean feeling the warm water tickle our bodies, feeling the warmth hug us. If watermelon could tell a story, this is the story it would tell.
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The first round I made of Watermelon popsicles were not sweet enough. I added raw coconut water and the feedback I got was that the coconut overpowered the watermelon. Well, dang! That’s not the way it was supposed to go. How could I possibly mess up watermelon popsicles? But it’s actually possible. As sweet as watermelon is on it’s own, once frozen it goes down in sweetness quite a few notches, plus mixing it in abundance with another strong flavor would also downplay the watermelon flavor. Ah, lesson learned.
When I came up with the idea to create a watermelon popsicle, I wanted it be lusciously sweet and deliciously hydrating. So trial two, I eliminated the raw coconut water and made the base just watermelon. I knew from trial 1 that I would need another bump or a droplet of pizazz. Since watermelon frozen couldn’t bring the full bodied sweetness to peak (like finely aged wine), I gave it a liquid Stevia bump (plant based natural sweetener that does not raise insulin levels, making this treat Whole 30 and sugar-free friendly). Just a few drops because that shit is strong!!. But what else? My creative mind knew it needed something else, something unexpected. Strawberries & Kiwi’s would have been a thought, as I have seen so many popsicle recipes use those with watermelon, but being sensitive to both, they were out of the question. And that is where Plum came in. Plum is super duper tart, especially with the skin still on. I just knew these two fruits would be lovebirds and I was right!
I only used one plum for the entire batch (12 popsicles) because I wanted the watermelon to remain number 1, prom queen, most popular girl in school, the leader of the pack. I only wanted the plum to accent watermelon’s beauty the way every guy has a wing man, or a side kick. Just a dash, just a sprinkle.
As for easy factor -yo, these are made in a Nutribullet. All you need is a high speed blender or even a regular blender. These are super easy to make, and did I mention my favorite popsicle mold yet? The one that is BAE? The one I cannot live without, that puts all other popsicle molds to shame? YOU need this popsicle mold, like stat.
Okay! Let’s make beautiful music together!
WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
4 cups chopped ripe watermelon
4 drops pure alcohol free liquid Stevia (I like Nu Naturals)
1 medium size plum sliced into 1/4-inch thick slices and halved
1-2 popsicle molds
wooden popsicle sticks
DIRECTIONS:
Add all the watermelon and the liquid Stevia to a blender and blend well. Make sure there are no black pits. If there are black pits, remove them before blending them. White pits are fine and edible. And you can leave those in. (Fun fact – people actually eat the white watermelon seeds as a plant based protein)
Blend really well. Blend until all pieces are liquid. Then put to the side.
Slice the plum into 1/8-1/4 – inch thick pieces and then halve them. What you want to end up with is as many half-moons as you can. Once you are unable to get half moons, just slice, chop or dice the rest.
Break out your popsicle mold. Before you add the watermelon mixture, add the plum first. Start with the half-moons. Add one half-moon to each mold and push it down. Then add a few other pieces. Do not push down the other random pieces, let those fall where they may. You should have enough plum pieces for all 12 popsicles. Remember, plum is just a side kick. Watermelon is prom queen.
Re-Blend the watermelon mixture again so it doesn’t separate. You will notice like oil and water that the mixture does separate, juice will fall to the bottom, while pulp rises to the top. So make sure you re-blend each time you pour into the measuring cup. Pour the mixture into a measuring cup and pour into each mold filling it to the top. Do this for all 12 popsicle molds. Tap the molds on the table to make sure all air bubbles are released and the mixture is able to bypass the plum.
Cover the mold with the lid, add popsicle sticks and freeze over night.
The next day, run the mold under hot water until you are able to remove the lid. Then continue to run it under hot water until each popsicle is able to be pulled out of the mold.
Store in the freezer until ready to serve. Can be stored up to 6 months.
Serves 12.
TIPS:
-If you cannot find Nu Natural’s liquid Stevia, sub in a different Stevia, but make sure it is in liquid form. Since I have only tested these with liquid Stevia, using a powder sugar form will change the taste.
- 4 cups chopped ripe watermelon
- 4 drops pure alcohol free liquid Stevia (I like Nu Naturals)
- 1 medium size plum sliced into ¼-inch thick slices and halved
- 1-2 popsicle molds
- wooden popsicle sticks
- Add all the watermelon and the liquid Stevia to a blender and blend well. Make sure there are no black pits. If there are black pits, remove them before blending them. White pits are fine and edible. And you can leave those in. (Fun fact - people actually eat the white watermelon seeds as a plant based protein)
- Blend really well. Blend until all pieces are liquid. Then put to the side.
- Slice the plum into ⅛-1/4 - inch thick pieces and then halve them. What you want to end up with is as many half-moons as you can. Once you are unable to get half moons, just slice, chop or dice the rest.
- Break out your popsicle mold. Before you add the watermelon mixture, add the plum first. Start with the half-moons. Add one half-moon to each mold and push it down. Then add a few other pieces. Do not push down the other random pieces, let those fall where they may. You should have enough plum pieces for all 12 popsicles. Remember, plum is just a side kick. Watermelon is prom queen.
- Re-Blend the watermelon mixture again so it doesn't separate. You will notice like oil and water that the mixture does separate, juice will fall to the bottom, while pulp rises to the top. So make sure you re-blend each time you pour into the measuring cup. Pour the mixture into a measuring cup and pour into each mold filling it to the top. Do this for all 12 popsicle molds. Tap the molds on the table to make sure all air bubbles are released and the mixture is able to bypass the plum.
- Cover the mold with the lid, add popsicle sticks and freeze over night.
- The next day, run the mold under hot water until you are able to remove the lid. Then continue to run it under hot water until each popsicle is able to be pulled out of the mold.
- Store in the freezer until ready to serve. Can be stored up to 6 months.
Watermelon Love,
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