How to Make an Ice Candy

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Last Updated: June 26, 2022 References

Ice candy is a delicious sweet treat—perfect for a hot summer day. Making your own ice candy is quick, easy, and fun. Experiment with different fruits and flavours to vary the taste. Avocado, berry, orange, mango, chocolate—the options are endless!

Ingredients

Making Fruit or Avocado Ice Candy

4 large avocados or 5.8 ounces (165 grams) of fresh or frozen fruit
4 cups (950 mL) of milk
14 ounces (400 grams) of sweetened condensed milk
½ cup (100 grams) sugar

Using Cornstarch to make Smooth Ice Candy

7 litres (1.8 US gal) of boiling water
1 cup (240 mL) of milk or condensed milk
1.5 cups (350 mL) of desired ice candy flavour (orange, mango, buko, grapes, and avocado, etc)
2 cups (250 grams) of cornstarch
1.5 litres (0.40 US gal) of water (for dissolving the cornstarch)
7.5 cups (1.5 kilos) of sugar
½ teaspoon (2.5 grams) of salt

Method 1

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Making Fruit or Avocado Ice Candy

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Scoop the flesh out of 4 avocados if you want to make avocado candy. Place the avocados on a chopping board and use a sharp knife to cut them in half. Use a metal spoon to dig out the pip, and then scoop the flesh into a bowl.^{[1]
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- If possible, use ripe avocados. Soft, green flesh signals that an avocado is ripe.
- The creamy texture of the avocados will help to give the ice candy a smooth consistency.
- If you want to make fruit-flavoured ice candy, skip this step.^{[2]
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Place all the ingredients into the blender. Measure 4 cups (950 mL) of milk, 14 ounces (400 g) of sweetened condensed milk, and ½ cup (100 grams) of sugar into the blender. Transfer the flesh of the avocados from the bowl into the blender, or add 5.8 ounces (165 gram) of fresh or frozen fruit instead.^{[3]
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- If you don’t have a blender, use a food processor instead.
- Any fruit will taste delicious in this ice candy recipe.
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Blend the ingredients until they are smooth. Make sure that the lid is tightly on the blender and then turn the speed up to the highest setting. Turn the blender off once the mixture is frothy and smooth.^{[4]
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- It normally takes 30-60 seconds to blend the ingredients.
- If you notice that the mixture still has lumps in it after you have blended it, process it for another 30 seconds, or until all the lumps are removed.
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Pour the mixture into ice candy bags using a funnel. Place the funnel into the ice candy bag. Use 1 hand to hold the funnel in place and the other hand to pour the mixture into the bag. Only fill 3/4 of each bag to allow room to tie a knot in the end.^{[5]
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- Purchase ice candy bags online or from a specialty cooking store.
- If you don’t have ice candy bags, pour the mixture into popsicle moulds instead.
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Tie a knot at the end of each bag. Make sure that the knots are nice and tight so that none of the mixture can escape. Try to tie the knot right at the end of the bags so that mixture has room to expand when it freezes.^{[6]
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Freeze the ice candy bags in a single layer for 3 hours. Lay the bags on a plate and place them into the freezer. Avoid stacking anything on top of the bags, as this risks them popping. Enjoy the ice candy as a sweet and refreshing snack!^{[7]
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- If you want to enjoy the ice candy at a later date, keep them in the freezer for up to 6 months.^{[8]
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- Simply cut the plastic to open the frozen ice candy.

Method 2

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Using Cornstarch to Make Smooth Ice Candy

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Dissolve 2 cups (250 grams) of cornstarch in a bowl of milk and cold water. Measure 1.5 litres (0.40 US gal) of cold water and 1 cup (240 mL) of milk into a bowl. Mix the ingredients with a spoon until the cornstarch is no longer visible.^{[9]
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- If you want a richer flavoured ice candy, use condensed milk instead of regular milk.
- Use full-fat milk for a creamy taste or low-fat milk for a lighter texture.
- In some countries cornstarch is known as corn flour.
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Mix the sugar and salt into boiling water until they dissolve. Bring 7 litres (1.8 US gal) of water to the boil in a large pot. Measure 7.5 cups (1.5 kilos) of sugar and ½ teaspoon (2.5 grams) of salt into the water. Use a wooden spoon to mix the ingredients until you can’t see the sugar or salt in the water.^{[10]
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- Note that this water is separate from the water that has the cornstarch in it.
- Be careful when cooking with boiling water to avoid burns.
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Pour the cornstarch mixture into the boiling water and stir for 8 minutes. Use a wooden spoon to combine the ingredients. Keep stirring the mixture to avoid any lumps from forming. If the mixture stops boiling, turn up the heat.^{[11]
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- Be careful when you pour the cornstarch mixture to avoid splashing the boiling water.
- Set a timer to remind you when 8 minutes have passed.
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Leave the mixture to cool for 2 hours. Remove the candy mixture from the heat and leave it to cool at room temperature. If the mixture is still hot after 2 hours, leave it cool for another 30 minutes.^{[12]
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Mix 1.5 cups (350 mL) of your favourite ice candy flavor into the mixture. Orange, mango, buko, grape, and chocolate are delicious and refreshing ice candy flavours. Keep mixing the ingredients until they are thoroughly combined.
- Purchase ice candy flavour online or from a speciality cooking store.
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Pour the mixture into popsicle moulds using a funnel. Hold a funnel over the popsicle moulds and pour the candy into each hole. Leave 0.25 inches (0.64 cm) of room at the top of each mould to give the mixture room to expand when it freezes.^{[13]
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- Purchase moulds from a homeware or cooking store.
- Place a popsicle stick into each hole if you like your ice candy to have a handle.
- If you don’t have popsicle moulds, pour the mixture into ice candy bags instead.
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Freeze the ice candy for 3 hours. The ice candy mixture tastes best when it is completely frozen. This normally takes about 3 hours. However, if you want to enjoy the ice candy at a later date, keep them in the freezer for up to 6 months.^{[14]
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Community Q&A

Question

How do I make ice candy with a nice texture?

Riley Frasure

Community Answer

Put the water in a big pot, then bring to a boil. Add the sugar and salt and mix well until it is fully dissolved. Add the dissolved corn starch and powdered milk, stir very well to avoid the lumps formation. Boil for 8 minutes, then turn off the heat. Allow to cool for a few hours, then add your desired flavor. Pack in the ice candy wrapper and freeze until frozen, and it is now ready to be sold.
Question

Why should I never cut the knot?

Diamy Wang

Community Answer

Because it is less convenient to eat it from the top.
Question

Can I a make a cassava flavored ice cream?

Community Answer

You probably could. All you'd really need to do is chop it up small or crush it and add it. Or, you could see if they have a flavor powder.