Refreshing Real Fruit Popsicle Mold Ice Pops
A simple and delicious homemade popsicle recipe using fresh or frozen fruit, natural sweeteners, and citrus juice for a refreshing summer treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours (freezing time)
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes to 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 popsicles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh or frozen fruit (strawberries, blueberries, mango, watermelon, or peaches)
- 1/4 cup water or 100% fruit juice (coconut water or apple juice recommended)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon or lime juice
- 1–2 tablespoons honey, agave syrup, or pure maple syrup (optional, adjust to taste)
- A few fresh mint or basil leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Wash fresh fruit thoroughly. Peel and chop larger fruits like mango or peaches into 1-inch pieces. If using frozen fruit, measure and set aside.
- Place 2 cups of chosen fruit into a blender. Add 1/4 cup water or juice to help blend smoothly. Pulse until desired consistency is reached (smooth or slightly chunky).
- Stir in 1 tablespoon fresh lemon or lime juice and 1-2 tablespoons honey or agave syrup, adjusting sweetness to taste.
- If desired, add a few mint or basil leaves to the blender and pulse once or twice to incorporate flavor.
- Pour the mixture evenly into popsicle molds, leaving a small gap at the top for expansion. Insert sticks.
- Freeze molds for at least 4-6 hours or overnight for best results. For faster popsicles, partially freeze for 2 hours, stir, then freeze again.
- To unmold, run molds under warm water for a few seconds and gently pull out the popsicles.
Notes
Use ripe, fragrant fruit for best flavor. Adjust sweetness after tasting before freezing. For creamy popsicles, add Greek yogurt or coconut milk. To avoid freezer burn, seal molds tightly and store away from strong odors. Popsicles are best consumed within 2 weeks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 popsicle
- Calories: 5070
- Sugar: 1015
- Sodium: 10
- Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 1318
- Fiber: 12
- Protein: 1
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