Honeydew Lime Popsicles

Directions

1. 1.

   Dissolve sugar in water by stirring if using superfine or by heating in a small heavy saucepan if using regular granulated (then cool).

2. 2.

   Blend half of melon and half of lime juice in a blender until smooth. Add syrup and remaining melon and lime juice and purée until smooth. Force purée through a fine-mesh sieve into a 2-quart glass measure or bowl, pressing on solids and then discarding them.

3. 3.

   Pour mixture into molds and freeze until slushy, about 2 hours.

4. 4.

   Insert sticks, then freeze Popsicles until completely hardened, at least 6 hours.