Description
Beat the summer heat with these refreshing Strawberry Lemonade Popsicles. Made with fresh strawberries, zesty lemon juice, and a touch of sweetness, these homemade treats are a delightful way to cool off on a hot day.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Simple Syrup:
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/3 cup honey or sugar
For the Popsicles:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries (hulled and halved)
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 3–4 lemons)
- 1/2 cup cold water (for blending)
Instructions
- Prepare the Simple Syrup: In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup water and honey (or sugar) over medium heat, stirring until dissolved. Let cool.
- Blend the Ingredients: In a blender, combine strawberries, lemon juice, cooled syrup, and 1/2 cup cold water. Blend until smooth.
- Adjust Sweetness: Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness if needed.
- Freeze: Pour the mixture into popsicle molds, insert sticks, and freeze for at least 6 hours.
- Release and Enjoy: To release, run warm water over the molds for a few seconds before enjoying your popsicles.
Notes
- For a chunkier texture, pulse the strawberries instead of blending.
- Maple syrup or agave can be used as vegan alternatives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 popsicle
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
