Homemade Fruit Popsicles Recipe
These Fruit Popsicles are fun, flavorful, and so easy to make! Made with your favorite homemade or store-bought lemonade and fresh fruit, these kid-approved popsicles are the perfect healthy treat for a hot summer day!
Servings: 10 servings
Ingredients
FOR THE LEMONADE
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice
- 4-6 cup cold water to dilute
FOR THE ROASTED STRAWBERRIES
- 1 pound fresh strawberries stems removed and halved
- 2 tablespoon granulated sugar
OTHER - Fresh Fruit
- kiwi peeled and sliced
- blueberries
- peaches thinly sliced
- nectarines thinly sliced
Instructions
FOR THE LEMONADE
- in a small saucepan bring the sugar and 1 cup of water to a low boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves completely. Remove from heat. Carefully transfer the prepared simple syrup and freshly squeezed lemon juice to a large pitcher. Dilute with water until the desired sweetness is reached (I prefer my lemonade less sweet, so I added extra water). Start with 4 cups and move up from there.
FOR THE ROASTED STRAWBERRIES
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Transfer the sliced strawberries to a lined baking sheet and toss with sugar. Roast for 25-30 minutes.
- While the strawberries are roasting prepare additional fresh fruits to go in your popsicles. In these popsicles, I put in blueberries and kiwi, but feel free to include your favorites. Make it super fun for the kiddos by cutting out star or flower shapes.
PREPARE THE POPSICLES
- I build my popsicles in layers. Fill each popsicle mold 1/3 way with lemonade and drop in a few fruit pieces. Continue by filling each popsicle mold 1/3 way more and add more fruit. Finally, finish by filling each mold with lemonade. Freeze for at least 4-8 hours (I waited until the next day).
- For easy removal, run the popsicle mold under warm water for approximately 10 seconds. The popsicles should slide right out!
Notes
- I used this Popsicle Mold.
- Roasting the strawberries is optional, but recommended if you have the time.
Nutrition
Calories: 87kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 95mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 7IU | Vitamin C: 36mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg
