Strawberry Popsicles
Learn how to make the best Strawberry Popsicles with this easy homemade strawberry popsicles recipe. They’re made with juicy ripe strawberries, pure maple syrup, lemon juice and water, and they scream of summer!
If you’re looking for some fresh ideas for summer treats, these healthy homemade strawberry popsicles are quick and easy to make and your whole family will love them!
These homemade strawberry popsicles are a healthier alternative to store-bought popsicles that are laced with sugar, artificial sweeteners, artificial colors and preservatives. I tend to make a lot of popsicles during the warms summer months. These homemade strawberry popsicles also delicious, nutritious and rich with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory benefits!
Strawberry Popsicle Recipe
This strawberry popsicle recipe is made with natural ingredients. We use pure maple syrup as the sweetener, but you can use honey if you prefer.
- Fresh strawberries
- Pure maple syrup
- Lemon juice
- Water
Find printable recipe with measurements below.
How to Make Strawberry Popsicles
These healthy strawberry popsicles are quick and easy to make, but they’ll need to sit in the freezer for 6-8 hours to freeze solid.
- Prepare strawberries: Remove stems and cut strawberries in half (if small strawberries).
- Mascarate strawberries: Put the strawberries in a bowl with the pure maple syrup and let mascarate for 10-15 minutes.
- Cook strawberries: Simmer the strawberries in a saucepan with water over medium low heat for about 5 minutes.
- Blend strawberries: Let strawberries cool then transfer to blender and add the lemon juice and puree until mixture is smooth (you can leave some pieces of strawberries for a more rustic popsicle).
- Freeze popsicles: Divide mixture among the popsicle molds. Place in the freezer for about 1-1/2 to 2 hours then remove and place popsicle sticks in the molds and return to the freezer. Freeze for another 4-5 hours (or overnight) until popsicles are frozen solid.
How Do You Get Popsicles Out Of The Mold?
To loosen popsicles from the molds, run the sides and bottoms of the popsicle molds under warm-hot water for a few seconds, then the popsicles will easily release from the molds.
What Is The Best Way To Store Popsicles?
- Store them in the popsicles molds themselves if you’re planning on eating them within a few days.
- Place them in an air-tight freezer bag or container, placing a piece of wax paper between the popsicles so they don’t stick together.
- Wrap each popsicle individually in wax paper and place them in an air-tight freezer bag or container if you want to store them for a longer period of time.
- Place each individual popsicle in an air-tight freezer bag. Remove as much air from the bag as possible before sealing it shut. Place all individual popsicles in bags in a large freezer bag.
How Long Do Popsicles Last In The Freezer?
For best results, consume popsicles that have been stored in the freezer within 6 months. Popsicles stored for a longer period of time in the freezer will develop ice crystals and start to lose their flavor.
Can I Substitute The Strawberries For Another Fruit?
You sure can! Peaches, mango, raspberries and blueberries are all great to make fruit popsicles with.
Can You Make Popsicles With Frozen Fruit?
Yes, you can make popsicles with frozen fruit instead of fresh fruit. Be sure to thaw the frozen fruit first before adding it to your blender.
What Sweeteners Can You Make Homemade Popsicles With?
Store-bought popsicles are often made with refined sugar, and a lot of it. One popsicle may contain as much as 2 teaspoons of sugar. When making homemade popsicles you can substitute refined sugar with honey, pure maple syrup, brown rice syrup and agave. You can also use a blend of 4 cups fresh fruit with 1/2 cup unsweetened apple juice and 1/2 cup unsweetened white grape juice.
Health Benefits of Strawberries
Fresh strawberries are rich with vitamins minerals and antioxidants.
- Rich with antioxidants (1)
- Excellent source of vitamin C
- Good source of potassium
- Low carbs
- High water content
- Good source of fiber
Looking for More Popsicle Recipes?
These are some of my favorite homemade fruit popsicles.
- Watermelon Popsicles
- Lime Popsicles
- Pineapple Banana Popsicles
- Pineapple Paletas
- Strawberry Coconut Milk Popsicles
- Coconut Water Fruit Popsicles
- Lemon Ginger Popsicles
Strawberry Popsicles
Learn how to make the best Strawberry Popsicles with this easy homemade strawberry popsicles recipe. They're made with juicy ripe strawberries, pure maple syrup, lemon juice and water, and they scream of summer!
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh strawberries, stems removed and cut in half
- 3/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Remove stems and cut strawberries in half. (if strawberries are large then cut in quarters)
- Put the strawberries in a bowl with the pure maple syrup and let sit for 10-15 minutes so the strawberries release their juices.
- Heat the water and strawberries in a saucepan over medium low heat for about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
- Transfer strawberries to blender and add the lemon juice and puree until mixture is smooth. You can also leave some pieces of strawberries for a more rustic popsicle.
- Divide strawberry mixture among the popsicle molds.
- Place the molds in the freezer for about 1-1/2 to 2 hours then remove and place popsicle sticks in the molds and return to the freezer.
- Freeze for another 4-5 hours (or overnight) until popsicles are frozen solid.
- To serve, run the sides and bottoms of the popsicle molds under warm-hot water for a few seconds so the popsicles will easily release from the molds.
Notes
How Do You Get Popsicles Out Of The Mold?
To loosen popsicles from the molds, run the sides and bottoms of the popsicle molds under warm-hot water for a few seconds, then the popsicles will easily release from the molds.
What Is The Best Way To Store Popsicles?
- Store them in the popsicles molds themselves if you're planning on eating them within a few days.
- Place them in an air-tight freezer bag or container, placing a piece of wax paper between the popsicles so they don't stick together.
- Wrap each popsicle individually in wax paper and place them in an air-tight freezer bag or container if you want to store them for a longer period of time.
- Place each individual popsicle in an air-tight freezer bag. Remove as much air from the bag as possible before sealing it shut. Place all individual popsicles in bags in a large freezer bag.
How Long Do Popsicles Last In The Freezer?
For best results, consume popsicles that have been stored in the freezer within 6 months. Popsicles stored for a longer period of time in the freezer will develop ice crystals and start to lose their flavor.Â
Can I Substitute The Strawberries For Another Fruit?
You sure can! Peaches, mango, raspberries and blueberries are all great to make fruit popsicles with.
Can You Make Popsicles With Frozen Fruit?
Yes, you can make popsicles with frozen fruit instead of fresh fruit. Be sure to thaw the frozen fruit first before adding it to your blender.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
10Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 86Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 4mgCarbohydrates: 22gFiber: 1gSugar: 18gProtein: 0g
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I'm Deborah, the cook, photographer, writer and nutrition enthusiast behind The Harvest Kitchen. You'll find casual healthy recipes here for everyday life. I've been featured in Country Living, Prevention, Huffington Post, Women's Day, Four Seasons Hotel, Parade Magazine, Healthline and Purewow.