Jul 03, 2024 These simple strawberry popsicles can be made with fresh or frozen strawberries and look outrageously pretty with their bright color. I love the fresh taste of pureed berries (sweetened with honey or maple syrup) in a wholesome popsicle.
Why You’ll Love This Strawberry Popsicles Recipe
Here’s why you’ll have this icy treat on repeat (see what I did there) this summer:
Refreshing and delicious: These popsicles are packed with the natural sweetness of strawberries, making them the perfect treat to cool you down on a hot day. Easy to make: They’re a cinch to make. Blend, pour, freeze, and enjoy! Customizable sweetness: Adjust the amount of honey or maple syrup to suit your taste preferences, making them as sweet or as light as you like. Kid-friendly: Your kids are gonna love these. Period. It’s a no-brainer. Perfect for parties: These popsicles are great for summer gatherings, BBQs, or any occasion where you want to serve a crowd-pleasing, refreshing treat.
Substitutions and Variations
Play around with this a base recipe and make it your own:
Ingredients
Round up these ingredients:
Strawberries: You’ll need fresh or frozen sliced strawberries for this recipe. If choosing fresh strawberries, choose a batch of plump, ruby-red ones for the best taste. Honey or maple syrup: To sweeten the berries!
Fruits: Combine strawberries with blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries for a mixed berry popsicle. Mango and peaches are a yummy swap, too! Liquids: Replace water with coconut water for a hint of coconut flavor and add electrolytes. Use orange juice or apple juice instead of water for extra sweetness. Add-Ins: Blend in a cup of Greek yogurt for a creamier texture and added protein. Add a handful of fresh mint leaves or a few drops of vanilla extract. Citrus: Try adding lemon juice or lime juice for a slightly different citrusy tang. Texture: Leave some small chunks of strawberries in the mixture for a more textured popsicle.
Tools to Grab
Gather these 3 kitchen items to make your homemade strawberry popsicles:
A blender: To blend the berries in. A food processor will do the trick, too. Molds: Silicone or plastic popsicle molds are both great options, but I used mini paper cups this time because my proper molds were in use. They work perfectly. Popsicle sticks: I grab wooden sticks at my local dollar store. You can also get them at craft stores and online. Plastic or wooden spoons work, too.
Make Ahead and Storage
These strawberry popsicles can be made several days before you plan to serve them. This makes them a convenient option for parties or simply to have a healthy treat ready in the freezer.
Blend the ingredients
Combine the strawberries, honey or maple syrup, water, and lemon juice in a blender. Blend until the mixture is smooth.
Pour into molds
Fill the popsicle molds with the strawberry mixture, leaving a bit of space at the top to allow them to expand.
Insert sticks
Place the popsicle sticks into the molds.
Freeze
Transfer the molds to the freezer and freeze for 4-6 hours, or until the popsicles are completely solid.
Remove popsicles
To release the popsicles from the molds, run warm water over the outside of the molds for a few seconds. Store the popsicles in their molds or transfer them to an airtight container or freezer bag once they are completely frozen. This prevents them from absorbing any freezer odors and keeps them fresh. Properly stored, these strawberry popsicles can last in the freezer for up to 2-3 months.
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Just whizzing through? Here’s what you might want to know:
Don’t overfill the mold: Filling the molds to the top doesn’t allow space for the mixture to expand as it freezes, leading to overflow and a mess in the freezer. Leave a small gap at the top of each mold (about 1/4 inch). Preventing sticking: If transferring to a container, separate each popsicle with parchment paper or plastic wrap to prevent them from sticking together. Quick release: To easily remove popsicles from their molds, briefly run the molds under warm water. This helps release the popsicles without breaking them.
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