Description
Cool summer strawberry popsicles bring pure fruity bliss right to your palate. Refreshing homemade treats blend ripe strawberries and creamy yogurt into an irresistible frozen dessert you’ll crave all season long.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits:
- 2 cups (473 ml) strawberries, fresh or frozen
Liquids:
- 1.5 cups (355 ml) organic unsweetened apple juice
Sweeteners:
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) maple syrup
Instructions
- Gather fresh, ripe strawberries and prepare your blending equipment to create a smooth, vibrant puree that captures the essence of summer’s sweetness.
- Transform the strawberries into a silky liquid by combining them with apple juice and maple syrup in a high-powered blender, processing until the mixture achieves a uniform, brilliant pink color with no visible fruit chunks.
- Select clean, reliable popsicle molds and carefully distribute the strawberry mixture, ensuring you leave a small gap at the top to accommodate expansion during freezing.
- Insert popsicle sticks into the center of each mold, positioning them vertically and ensuring they stand straight for uniform shape and easy handling.
- Transfer the filled molds to the freezer, placing them in a level position to prevent uneven freezing, and allow them to solidify completely for approximately 6-8 hours.
- When ready to serve, remove the molds from the freezer and briefly submerge them in warm water, gently rotating to loosen the frozen treats without melting them.
- Delicately extract each popsicle from its mold, allowing the warm water to help release the icy treat without damaging its shape.
- For extended preservation, wrap individual popsicles in plastic wrap or store them in an airtight freezer container to maintain their fresh flavor and prevent freezer burn.
Notes
- Crafting these popsicles requires minimal kitchen equipment and just three fresh ingredients for a quick summer treat.
- Maple syrup adds natural sweetness without processed sugar, creating a healthier alternative to store-bought frozen desserts.
- Freezing time can vary depending on your freezer’s temperature, so check consistency after 5-6 hours for perfect texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts, Drinks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg