Summer is in full swing, and what better way to cool down than with delicious homemade strawberry popsicles? These strawberry fruit popsicles are made with fresh strawberries and they're a perfect way to beat the heat.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
All you need is a blender and some popsicle molds to make strawberry popsicles with fresh fruit. You can control the amount of sugar, or omit it completely. This fresh frozen treat is as healthy as it is delicious.
Things you will love about this strawberry popsicle recipe:
- Easy to make!
- Fresh, healthy, and can be make sugar free.
- Economical. Costs much less than store bought popsicles.
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- Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Strawberry Popsicle Ingredients
- How to Make Strawberry Popsicles
- Serving Suggestions
- Related Recipes
- Substitutions and Variations
- Equipment
- Storage and Reheating
- Tips for Success
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Food Safety
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Strawberry Popsicle Ingredients
Use fresh strawberries, especially when they are in season. Frozen strawberries are perfect when strawberries are out of season.
- Strawberries - Fresh, washed and hulled.
- Sugar - Optional, or you can also use maple syrup or honey.
- Water
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
How to Make Strawberry Popsicles
Homemade strawberry popsicles are a delicious and refreshing treat that is perfect anytime. They're easy to make and can be customized perfectly to your family's tastes.
Add Strawberries In The Blender
- Wash and hull the fresh strawberries, then add them to the blender.
- Add the water, and the sugar if you choose to use it.
Puree The Strawberries
- Blend until the strawberry mixture is smooth.
Pour Into Molds
PRO TIP: If you don't have a popsicle mold, you can use paper cups or ice cube trays. Paper Dixie cups work great!
- Pour into the popsicle molds almost to the very top. Leave a little room for expansion.
- Place the lid and popsicle sticks into each mold according to the type of mold you are using.
- Place in the freezer for 6 hours, or until hard. You may need to set your freezer on it's coldest setting.
Serving Suggestions
These easy strawberry popsicles are always popular during the summer months. Their cool, refreshing taste is perfect on a hot day. However, you'll love them any time of year.
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
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Substitutions and Variations
Here are a few easy variations using this strawberry popsicle recipe as a base:
- Easy swap the granulated sugar with honey or maple syrup.
- Add other fruits to the popsicle mixture, such as blueberries, raspberries, or bananas.
- Try including yogurt or coconut milk instead of the water for strawberries and cream popsicles!
Equipment
Equipment can have a big impact on how a recipe turns out. Below are some of my favorite pieces of equipment that I use when making these strawberry popsicles.
- Standard Popsicle Mold
- Popsicle Sticks
- Dixie Paper Cups, 3 oz
- Vitamix Professional, 64 oz Blender
- Hamilton Beach 40 oz Blender
Storage and Reheating
Store these homemade strawberry popsicles in the freezer for up to 2 months. Be sure to set your freeze on the coldest setting so that they freeze hard.
Tips for Success
- Use fresh strawberries when in season, but frozen are great when fresh strawberries aren't in season.
- If you don't have a popsicle mold, you can use paper cups or ice cube trays.
- Freeze the popsicles for at least 6 hours before serving. This will give them time to set and become firm.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can make these strawberry fruit popsicles without a popsicle mold. Simply pour the popsicle mixture into ice cube trays and freeze. Once the popsicles are frozen, you can pop them out of the trays and enjoy.
Yes, you can make these popsicles without a blender. Simply mash the strawberries with a fork or potato masher until they are smooth.
To get the popsicles out of the mold, run the mold under warm water for a few seconds. The popsicles should pop right out.
Food Safety
- Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat.
- Wash hands after touching raw meat.
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods.
- Never leave cooking food unattended.
- Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds.
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove.
See more guidelines at USDA.gov.
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Equipment
Instructions
- Wash and hull the fresh strawberries, then add them to the blender.1 lb strawberries
- Add the water, and the sugar if you choose to use it.1 cup water, 2 tablespoon sugar
- Blend until the strawberry mixture is smooth.
- Pour into the popsicle molds almost to the very top. Leave a little room for expansion.PRO TIP: If you don't have a popsicle mold, you can use paper cups or ice cube trays. Paper Dixie cups work great!
- Place the lid and popsicle sticks into each mold according to the type of mold you are using.
- Place in the freezer for 6 hours, or until hard. You may need to set your freezer on it's coldest setting.
Notes
- Use fresh strawberries when in season, but frozen are great when fresh strawberries aren't in season.
- Try using yogurt instead of water for Strawberries and Cream Popsicles!
- If you don't have a popsicle mold, you can use paper cups or ice cube trays.
- Freeze the popsicles for at least 4 hours before serving. This will give them time to set and become firm.
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