Refreshing Frozen Strawberry Lemonade Popsicles
These frozen strawberry lemonade popsicles are a simple, fresh, and addictive summer treat that balances tart lemonade with natural strawberry sweetness. Perfect for cooling off on hot days with minimal fuss and wholesome ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (freezing time)
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 popsicles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 3–4 lemons)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar (can substitute honey or agave)
- 1 1/2 cups water (plain filtered or sparkling for fizz)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Optional: a few fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
Instructions
- Rinse 2 cups of fresh strawberries, hull them, and roughly chop. Set aside.
- Roll 3-4 lemons on the counter to loosen juices, then cut and squeeze to get 1/2 cup (120 ml) of fresh lemon juice. Remove any seeds.
- In a small saucepan, combine 1/3 cup (67g) granulated sugar with 1/2 cup (120 ml) water. Warm gently over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves completely. Let cool to room temperature.
- In your blender, add chopped strawberries, lemon juice, cooled simple syrup, 1 cup (240 ml) cold water, and lemon zest. Blend for about 30 seconds until mostly smooth but still slightly textured. If desired, add a few fresh mint leaves and pulse briefly to incorporate.
- Taste the mixture and adjust consistency: if too tart, add a splash more water or a teaspoon of honey; if too sweet, add a squeeze more lemon juice.
- Carefully pour the mixture into popsicle molds, leaving a little space at the top for expansion.
- Place sticks in molds (or freeze partially then insert sticks to prevent floating). Freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight until solid.
- To unmold, dip molds briefly in warm water (10-15 seconds) to loosen. Gently pull out and serve immediately for best texture.
Notes
Use fresh, ripe fruit for best flavor. Do not skip the simple syrup to avoid grainy texture. Freeze popsicles at a consistent temperature (0°F/-18°C) for at least 6 hours. For chunkier texture, pulse less in the blender. To prevent sticks from floating, freeze mixture partially before inserting sticks. Variations include using honey or maple syrup instead of sugar, adding sparkling water before freezing for fizz, or swapping strawberries for other berries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 popsicle
- Calories: 7090
- Sugar: 14
- Sodium: 2
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 1
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