Reviewed: Aug. 1, 2011

If you don't follow the directions using the recommended listed ingredients or the additional cold water, essentially you will make extra-sweet frozen gelatin. Made as directed these are good homemade ice pops -- less melty, too. I found them a little too sweet, so next time I'll either use a sugar substitute or just reduce the white sugar to taste. Easy and fun project for kids to help make, too.

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Nicolette

Reviewed: May 21, 2011

My daughter made this and instead of putting in unsweetened, flavored soft drink mix (witch we didn’t have and couldn’t find) she added more jello. There was a big piece of hardened jello at the bottom.

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suz

Reviewed: Apr. 24, 2010

Learned how to make this from Grandma when I was a kid. Works great and is less drippy than most ice pops. My kids prefer the watermelon/strawberry combo but I favor the orange kind. NOTE: This also can be made with half the sugar and SF jello and come out just fine. Cheap way to make popsicle makers is using dixie cups and popsicle/craft sticks. Both can be bought super cheaply.

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Sarah Jo

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Seattle, Washington, USA

Living In: Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania, USA

Reviewed: Apr. 24, 2010

I was sceptical of the idea of jello in my ice pops, but i tried these, and they were great! they tasted as good if not better than store bought! We will never waste money on store bought ice pops again thanks!

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JPaetzold

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Alta, California, USA

Reviewed: Aug. 15, 2007

These turned out great and they made aton! The lids picked the flavors....melon Jello and strawberry Kool-aid. They mixed up quick and a bonus....the jello keeps them from being too drippy! Thanks Gareth!

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cookinme

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Living In: Washington, Maine, USA

Reviewed: Aug. 19, 2006

These Ice Pops are SO easy to make (and so inexpensive). My daughter enjoyed helping me stir them up. Putting them into paper cups is a great idea because the side can be torn down to make eating the pop easy. I like these best when they sit out for a few minutes before eating -- then they become like the consistencey of a store ice pop. ENJOY!

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SarahL.

Reviewed: Aug. 24, 2004

These aren't gonna last long in my freezer! Thanks for the new additional to my recipe box!

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ANGELBELIEVER

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Plains, Pennsylvania, USA

Reviewed: Jun. 29, 2004

What FUN for kids (ok...I liked them too)!! Very easy to make, and worked well with artificially sweetened jello. I did add a tad extra sugar in case! They turned out exceptionally well made in ice cube trays...filled nearly 4 trays! Simple and rewarding!

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MONARCH38

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA

Reviewed: Aug. 27, 2002

These brought back memories of my childhood. I wouldn't advise cutting back on the water that much, as they would be too sweet. My three year old has been devouring these.

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