Homemade Strawberry popsicles, perfect with fresh picked strawberries or even frozen strawberries to make a refreshing summer treat.
We love making our own homemade popsicles and these strawberry popsicles are always a hit! We use easy to find ingredients and it’s perfect for fresh picked strawberries. No fresh strawberries? You can also use frozen strawberries!
During strawberry season we’ll pick a ton of fresh strawberries and use them in popsicles, chia seed jam, and of course freeze a bunch. We love to preserve strawberries in ways we know that our whole family will enjoy eating them for months to come!
ingredients you’ll need and alternations
You can also add other flavors to these popsicles like lemon juice or orange juice instead of lime juice. Or even add whole fruit like mango, pineapple, peaches or even other berries. We’ll sometimes even add bananas!
- Strawberries: While strawberries are the star of the show, you can also make this with raspberries, blueberries, or a mix of your favorite berries for a delicious berry popsicle.
- Sugar: We use sugar to sweeten the popsicles, but you can also substitute with honey or maple syrup. If your strawberries are super sweet you could even skip it. Sugar does help the texture a bit, so without it the popsicles will be a bit more icey.
- Water: We use water to mix with the sugar to make a simple syrup.
- Lime Juice: We love the light and refreshing tang from fresh lime juice. Lemon juice works just as well or even orange juice!
How to make strawberry popsicles
Step 1: Dissolve sugar in water over medium heat and cool.
Step 2: Blend cooled simple syrup with strawberries and lime juice until smooth.
Step 3: Optionally, add reserved strawberry bits for texture.
Step 4: Fill popsicle molds and insert sticks.
Step 5: Freeze for 4-6 hours or until solid.
Step 6: Enjoy refreshing homemade popsicles!
Recipe tips and notes:
- Make sure the simple syrup has cooled before mixing it with the strawberries. This step avoids the heat from altering the strawberry flavor and color. If it’s warm or hot it will cook them.
- You can use as much or as little lime or lemon juice to find the balance between sweetness and tartness. Taste the strawberry mixture before freezing, adjusting the acidity as desired.
- If you have any issues getting the popsicles out you can gently run warm water over the mold’s exterior. Doing this will loosen the popsicles without causing them to melt.
- Frozen popsicles should last for several months. We will remove from the popsicle mold and place into freezer safe bags and then into a larger freezer safe container to prevent freezer burn. Doing this we have enjoyed them for as long as 4-6 months after making.
Homemade Strawberry Popsicles
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- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 1/2 lbs strawberries washed and stems removed
- 1 lime juiced, or half a lemon if preferred
Instructions
- Pour the water into a pot and place it over medium heat. Add the sugar and stir until it is completely dissolved. Set aside to cool.
- Once the simple syrup has cooled, add the syrup, strawberries, and lime juice to a blender. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth. If you prefer having bits of strawberries in your popsicles, reserve some berries and then pulse the blender with a few after the mixture is completely combined.
- Pour the strawberry popsicle mixture into a popsicle mold. Then, add the top and insert the popsicle sticks.
- Freeze the popsicles for 4-6 hours or overnight. Once frozen, you can remove the popsicles from the mold and place them into a freezer-safe bag for storage.
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Notes
- Ensure the simple syrup is completely cooled before blending it with the strawberries. This prevents any heat from cooking the strawberries which can affect flavor and color.
- Adjusting the amount of lime or lemon juice can balance the sweetness and tartness to your liking. Taste the mixture before freezing and adjust if needed.
- If the popsicles are difficult to remove from the mold, briefly run warm water onto the outside of the mold to help release them without melting the popsicles.
Nutrition
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