Honeydew Melon and Cilantro Ice Pops

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   Special equipment: four 4-ounce ice-pop molds or six 3-ounce molds, 4 or 6 ice-pop sticks

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   Bring the sugar and 1/4 cup water to a simmer in a small saucepan.

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   Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is completely melted, about 5 minutes.

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   Turn off the heat, add the cilantro and stir until completely wilted.

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   Let cool completely at room temperature, at least 30 minutes.

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   Put the melon, lime zest and juice and a pinch of salt in a blender.

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   Strain the cilantro syrup into the blender, pressing the cilantro in the strainer with the back of a spoon to extract as much flavor as possible; discard the cilantro.

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   Puree the melon mixture until completely smooth, scraping down the sides of the blender partway through if needed.

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   Transfer the mixture to a large liquid measuring cup with a pouring spout.

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    Pour the mixture into the molds, leaving 1/4 inch of space at the top (the mixture will expand).

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    Insert the sticks.

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    Freeze until solid, 5 hours to overnight.

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    Unmold, and enjoy immediately.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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