These Strawberry Lemon Popsicles are perfect on the hot summer days when you want to put together a refreshing sweet treat that the whole family can enjoy. Naturally sweetened and filled with natural fruit, these delicious homemade popsicles will cool you down.
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Why Make Strawberry Lemon Popsicles
- Refreshing Summer Treat: This strawberry lemonade popsicle recipe offers a cool and refreshing way to beat the heat during warm summer days.
- Burst of Flavor: The combination of sweet strawberries and tangy lemon creates a delightful flavor explosion in every bite.
- Easy to Make: With simple ingredients and steps, crafting these popsicles at home is a breeze, perfect for a fun family activity.
Recipe Ingredients
- Fresh Strawberries: Are the star of these strawberry lemonade popsicles, providing a sweet taste and beautiful color that make these treats both delicious and visually appealing.
- Lemons, Juiced: Juice adds a zesty tang to the strawberry lemon popsicles, balancing out the sweetness of the strawberries and giving the treat a refreshing kick.
- Water: Creates the right consistency for your strawberry popsicles, helping to freeze them into the perfect refreshing snack.
- Agave Nectar: Enhances strawberry sweetness without overpowering their flavor, allowing the strawberries and lemon to shine.
How To Make Strawberry Lemon Popsicles?
Step One: Remove the crowns from the strawberries and wash them.
Step Two: In a blender, add fresh lemon juice, strawberries, water and agave nectar. Blend until it is all smooth.
Step Three: Carefully pour the blended mixture into popsicle molds, leaving a small gap at the top to allow for expansion during freezing. Then, insert wooden popsicle sticks into the center of each mold, ensuring they are positioned securely. Place the filled molds in the freezer and allow them to freeze for at least 6 hours or until completely solid.
Step Four: Once the popsicles are fully frozen, remove them from the molds by running warm water over the outside of the popsicle mold for a few seconds. Gently pull the popsicles out and place them on a serving tray or plate.
Expert Tips For Nailing Popsicles
- Minimize Waste: To use up extra strawberry lemonade mix, pour it into ice cube trays, freeze for later. Cover with plastic wrap to keep fresh, avoid freezer odors.
- Enhance Sweetness: Try agave nectar, maple syrup, or simple sugar syrup to adjust popsicle sweetness to your liking.
- Optimal Mixing: Use granulated sugar in the strawberry lemonade mix for consistent sweetness and smooth blending.
- Freshness is Key: Use fresh lemon juice for a vibrant, zesty flavor in your popsicles. Bottled lemon juice works as an alternative when needed.
Variations
- Creamy Strawberry Popsicles: To create a creamy twist, blend coconut milk into the strawberry lemonade mixture for a rich and tropical flavor.
- Citrus Burst Popsicles: Infuse the popsicles with a vibrant citrus kick by adding grapefruit juice to the strawberry lemonade mixture.
- Berry Blast Popsicles: Incorporate fresh blueberries or raspberries into the strawberry lemonade mixture for a burst of berry goodness.
- Orange Strawberry Lemon Popsicles: Orange juice can also be an amazing addition to this strawberry lemonade popsicles recipe.
Storage Instructions
- Freeze: Keep popsicles in an airtight container or freezer bag to prevent freezer burn. Store them on a flat surface in the freezer to maintain their shape and prevent melting.
What To serve With Strawberry Lemon Popsicles
- Citrus Fruit Platter: Arrange a fresh fruit platter with slices of oranges, grapefruits, and tangerines to provide a refreshing and tangy contrast to the popsicles.
- Strawberry Lemon Tartlets: Present strawberry lemon tartlets as a sophisticated dessert cuisine option, featuring a buttery crust filled with a tangy lemon curd and fresh strawberry slices for a decadent finish to the meal.
FAQ’S
How Should I Choose The Strawberries For These Popsicles?
Use fresh or frozen strawberries for these strawberry lemon popsicles. Stock up on fresh strawberries in season and freeze for later use. No need to thaw frozen strawberries before blending.
Easy Strawberry Lemon Popsicles
Ingredients
- 1 pound Fresh strawberries
- 2 Lemons juiced
- 1 Cup Water
- ¼ Cup Agave nectar
Instructions
- Remove the crowns from the strawberries and wash them.
- In a blender, add fresh lemon juice, strawberries, water and agave nectar. Blend until it is all smooth.
- Carefully pour the blended mixture into popsicle molds, leaving a small gap at the top to allow for expansion during freezing. Then, insert wooden popsicle sticks into the center of each mold, ensuring they are positioned securely.
- Place the filled molds in the freezer and allow them to freeze for at least 6 hours or until completely solid.
- Once the popsicles are fully frozen, remove them from the molds by running warm water over the outside of the popsicle mold for a few seconds.
- Gently pull the popsicles out and place them on a serving tray or plate. Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing taste of your homemade Strawberry Lemon Popsicles!
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