Strawberry Lemonade Popsicles
A healthy and kid-friendly treat is here to beat the heat – Strawberry Lemonade Popsicles. A perfect summer recipe that is easy to make and of course, a healthy treat as it is purely made with strawberry puree and lemon juice.
All About Strawberry Lemonade Popsicles?
Well, strawberries and lemons could be two of the fruits that are always available all over. They never run out and so, these two are just perfect to turn into something refreshing to beat the heat we are all feeling, especially summer heat.
This recipe is quick and easy to make and is made from healthy ingredients such as strawberries and lemons. I am sure that with its sweet taste and cooling experience, this will be a crowd’s favorite.
Moreover, having said that it is an easy-to-make recipe, making these popsicles can be a good bonding with the kids in the kitchen. Try it and have some fun!
What Equipment Should You Need?
Generally, you will need some tools to complete this dessert that will surely be kids’ favorite and here they are:
- Small pot, where you will boil or cook the water and sugar mixture.
- Pairing knife, for slicing the strawberries into cubes.
- Small bowl, as mixing containers.
- Strainer or juicer, to remove some of the pulps of the lemon.
- Popsicle mold & sticks will serve as the mold and handle of the popsicle.
What are the Ingredients for the Strawberry Lemonade Popsicles?
For the ingredients of these refreshing and cool popsicles, you need:
- Strawberries, are 2 cups and are hulled and diced.
- Granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon.
- Fresh lemon juice, 3/4 cup or about 4 to 5 medium lemons.
- Water, 1 cup.
- Granulated sugar, 1 and ½ cups.
How to Make the Strawberry Lemonade Popsicles?
To make these refreshing Strawberry Lemonade Popsicles, there are only a few steps to follow. Although chilling will take time, it will be worth it.
To begin, add the strawberries and a teaspoon of granulated sugar to a blender and mix until smooth. Proceed to pour it into the top of the cavities of the popsicle mold and set it in the freezer.
Subsequently, add 1 cup of water and 1 and 1/2 cup of granulated sugar to a small pot. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves. Then, remove from heat and add fresh lemon juice.
Afterward, taste the syrup and decide if you need more lemon juice or not. Then, pour into a glass measuring cup or use the funnel that comes with the popsicle mold to fill the cavities. Lastly, add the sticks and freeze for 8 hours.
How to Create the Layers in the Popsicles?
Well, if you want to create layers in your popsicles, here are the things that you can do. Firstly, freeze the strawberry purée for 1 to 2 hours until solid. Secondly, allow the lemon syrup to cool completely. That is the time that you will pour into the cavities. Finally, add the sticks and freeze for 7 to 8 hours.
Strawberry Lemonade Popsicles
Equipment
- Small pot
- Pairing knife
- Small bowl
- Strainer or juicer
- Popsicle mold & sticks
Ingredients
- 2 cups strawberries hulled and diced
- 1 tsp granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup about 4-5 medium lemons fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup water
- 1 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Add strawberries and tsp of granulated sugar to a blender and mix until smooth.
- Pour into the top of the cavities of the popsicle mold and set in freezer.
- Add 1 cups water and 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar to a small pot.
- Cook over medium high heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves.
- Remove from heat and add fresh lemon juice.
- Taste the syrup. Decide if you need more lemon juice or not.
- Pour into glass measuring cup or use the funnel that comes with the popsicle mold to fill the
- cavities.
- Add the sticks and freeze for 8 hours
- To create layers
- Freeze the strawberry purée for 1-2 hours until solid. Allow the lemon syrup to cool completely.
- Pour into the cavities. Add the sticks and Freeze for 7-8 hours.
