Refreshing Homemade Strawberry Lemonade Popsicles
These strawberry lemonade popsicles are a quick, easy, and refreshing summer treat made with fresh strawberries, lemon juice, and simple syrup. Perfect for cooling off on hot days with a natural, sweet-tart flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 popsicles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2–3 lemons)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
- a few fresh mint leaves, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Make simple syrup by combining 1/2 cup granulated sugar with 1 cup water in a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally until sugar dissolves completely. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
- Hull and halve 2 cups fresh strawberries. Toss them in a bowl with 1-2 tablespoons of the cooled simple syrup and let sit for 10 minutes to macerate.
- Transfer the macerated strawberries and their juices to a blender. Add 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice, optional 1 teaspoon lemon zest, and optional chopped mint leaves. Pour in the remaining simple syrup (about 1/2 cup or to taste). Blend until smooth, about 30-45 seconds. Taste and adjust sweetness or lemon as needed.
- Optional: Strain the blended mixture through a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds for a smoother texture.
- Pour the strawberry lemonade mixture into popsicle molds, leaving a small gap at the top for expansion.
- Insert sticks or lids into the molds and freeze for at least 4-6 hours or overnight until fully solid.
- To unmold, run warm water over the outside of the molds for a few seconds and gently pull out the popsicles. Enjoy immediately or keep frozen in a sealed container.
Notes
Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for best flavor. Macerate strawberries with simple syrup to enhance sweetness. Strain the mixture for a smoother popsicle without seeds. Use silicone molds for easier unmolding. Freeze slowly to avoid ice crystals. Adjust sweetness before freezing as frozen treats taste less sweet. Optional additions include lemon zest, mint, or sparkling water for fizz (though fizz may cause iciness).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 popsicle
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 2
- Fat: 0.2
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 0.5
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