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    You are here: Home / Recipes / Dessert Recipes

    Homemade Strawberry Popsicles

    BY: Courtney PUBLISHED: Aug 1, 2014 Leave a Comment UPDATED ON: Apr 11, 2024

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    homemade strawberry popsicles with text on image saying strawberry popsicles, a pin for pinterest.
    homemade strawberry popsicles with text on image saying strawberry popsicles, a pin for pinterest.

    Homemade Strawberry popsicles, perfect with fresh picked strawberries or even frozen strawberries to make a refreshing summer treat.

    homemade strawberry popsicles on a tray with ice and halved strawberries.

    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!

    overhead photo of strawberries in a colander, a lime sliced in half, a measuring cup with water, and a small bowl with sugar.

    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

    sugar and water in a saucepan to make simple syrup.

    Step 1: Dissolve sugar in water over medium heat and cool.

    spatula in a pan with cooled simple syrup.

    Step 2: Blend cooled simple syrup with strawberries and lime juice until smooth.

    strawberries and simple syrup in a blender.
    strawberry popsicle mixture in a blender.

    Step 3: Optionally, add reserved strawberry bits for texture.

    strawberry mixture in popsicle mold.

    Step 4: Fill popsicle molds and insert sticks.

    red popsicle mold with sticks in it.

    Step 5: Freeze for 4-6 hours or until solid.

    a bitten strawberry popsicle.

    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.
    strawberry popsicles on a marble background.
    homemade strawberry popsicles on a tray with ice and halved strawberries.

    Homemade Strawberry Popsicles

    Author: Courtney
    Homemade Strawberry popsicles, perfect with fresh picked strawberries or even frozen strawberries to make a refreshing summer treat.
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 4 hours hours
    Total Time: 4 hours hours 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 8 popsicles
    Calories: 31kcal
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: popsicle recipe
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    Ingredients

    • 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

    Nutrition Facts
    Homemade Strawberry Popsicles
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    31
    % Daily Value*
    Sodium
     
    1
    mg
    0
    %
    Potassium
     
    127
    mg
    4
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    8
    g
    3
    %
    Fiber
     
    1
    g
    4
    %
    Sugar
     
    4
    g
    4
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    47.2
    mg
    57
    %
    Calcium
     
    17
    mg
    2
    %
    Iron
     
    0.4
    mg
    2
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    The nutritional information is automatically calculated and can vary based ingredients and products used. If the nutrition numbers are important for you we recommend calculating them yourself.

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    About Courtney

    Fruit and Veggie lover. I love making produce fun and delicious, not to mention taking tons of pictures in the process! :-)

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