Description
Luscious Strawberry Popsicles bring summer’s sweetness to your palate with minimal ingredients and maximum flavor. Cool, refreshing homemade treats let you savor pure strawberry essence in each delightful frozen bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) fresh strawberries
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) water
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) lemon juice
Instructions
- Gather ripe, vibrant strawberries and rinse them thoroughly under cool water, removing the green tops with a gentle twist or paring knife.
- Transfer the strawberries into a high-powered blender, incorporating sugar, water, and a splash of lemon juice to enhance the natural fruit flavors and prevent browning.
- Pulse the mixture until achieving a velvety smooth consistency, tasting and adjusting sweetness by incrementally adding more sugar if desired.
- Optional: Strain the puree through a fine-mesh sieve to eliminate seeds, pressing gently with a silicone spatula to extract maximum liquid.
- Select popsicle molds or small disposable cups, carefully pouring the crimson mixture to approximately half an inch from the top to allow freezing expansion.
- Insert wooden popsicle sticks, ensuring they stand upright and centered in each mold or cup. Cover with aluminum foil for stability if necessary.
- Place the molds in the freezer at 0°F, allowing them to solidify completely for 4-6 hours or ideally overnight for maximum flavor concentration.
- When ready to serve, briefly submerge the mold exteriors under tepid running water for 10-15 seconds to facilitate easy removal.
- Gently extract the frozen treats, presenting these ruby-red refreshments immediately for optimal taste and texture.
Notes
- Choose ripe, sweet strawberries for the most intense flavor and natural sweetness.
- Consider adding a splash of vanilla extract or mint leaves for an unexpected flavor boost.
- Strain the mixture to create a silky-smooth texture that’s free from strawberry seeds and pulp.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg