Description
These homemade Strawberry Lemonade Popsicles are a refreshing and simple summer treat made with just three ingredients. Combining fresh diced strawberries, sweetened slightly with optional sugar, and poured over cool lemonade, these popsicles offer a delightful burst of fruity flavor that’s perfect for cooling down on hot days. Quick to prepare and easy for kids to enjoy, this semi-homemade recipe is a perfect go-to for a sweet yet light dessert.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 container Simply Lemonade (or any preferred lemonade), approximately 64 fl oz
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
- 1 tablespoon sugar (optional, can be substituted with honey)
Instructions
- Prepare Strawberry Mixture: Add diced strawberries to a small bowl and sprinkle the sugar on top. Mix gently, lightly mashing a few strawberries if desired, but keep most pieces intact so the popsicles have nice chunks of fruit. Allow this mixture to sit for about 10 to 15 minutes until the strawberries release their juices.
- Assemble Popsicles: Spoon the strawberry mixture evenly into each popsicle mold, dividing it until the mixture is completely used. Then, carefully pour lemonade into each mold, filling them nearly to the top but leaving a little space to allow for expansion during freezing.
- Insert Sticks and Freeze: Place the lids on the molds and insert popsicle sticks. Put the molds in the freezer and freeze until completely solid, which typically takes about 4 to 6 hours or overnight for best results.
- Optional Note on Strawberry Distribution: Some strawberries may float to the bottom while freezing. If you prefer the fruit evenly dispersed throughout your popsicles, gently stir the molds once or twice during the initial freezing phase. However, allowing the strawberries to settle creates a fun surprise of fruit at the bottom.
Notes
- Using fresh strawberries provides the best texture, but thawed frozen strawberries can also be used.
- Sugar is optional; you can adjust sweetness to taste or substitute with honey for a natural sweetener.
- If you want to make the popsicles completely from scratch, consider making your own homemade lemonade instead of using store-bought.
- Leave space in the popsicle mold for liquid expansion to avoid overflow.
- Freezing time can vary based on your freezer, but a minimum of 4 hours is recommended.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: strawberry popsicles, lemonade popsicles, summer treat, easy popsicle recipe, frozen dessert, kids snack, refreshing dessert
