Hi everyone! It’s Nicole, Annette’s blog manager and friend, and I am here today with a very important treat for the heat: cantaloupe Campari pops. Like Annette, I live in Atlanta, and it has been unbelievably hot already with several weeks of temperatures well into the 90s starting back in May. YIKES! Needless to say, I’ve been on the hunt for creative ways to stay cool, and I, of course, turned to Annette’s blog for some refreshing ideas. 

Enter cantaloupe Campari pops. For one, this popsicle looks as cool as it does delicious. For another, it’s made with Campari making it an adult-only delight.  Of course, you can easily leave-out the Campari and make a second batch for the kids, too.

Summer is prime melon season which means you can make these from now until fall. Cool off from the heat with these summer treats.

– 1 Cantaloupe, cut into pieces*
– 1 cup water
– 1 cup sugar
– 1/4 cup Campari

*Note: you can substitute 3-4 cups of passion fruit (about 15 passion fruits)

To prepare:

Make a simple syrup combining the sugar and water using a small saucepan on medium heat. Turn off the heat once it starts to boil and set aside to cool.

Blend the cantaloupe and the syrup in a bowl using a hand mixer or blender. Add the Campari and put into popsicle molds*.

*Note: I like to pour the puree into the molds using a pitcher, it’s easier.

Freeze for at least 5 hours. Place into warm bath for about 30 seconds to unmold and wrap individually in parchment and place back into the freezer. They can be stored for up to a month.

Recipe adapted from: People’s Pops