These easy strawberry popsicles are the perfect treat to cool down in the summer. You only need two simple ingredients; strawberries and honey. Just blend and freeze for a delicious, perfectly sweet, frozen treat.
I fell in love with homemade popsicles after attending a conference that had gourmet ice pops with real fruit and fresh flavor. Not to mention, grocery store popsicles are often loaded with sugar and expensive.
I came home and immediately started recreating popsicles at home. These fresh strawberry popsicles require mere minutes of prep time, but have so much fresh flavor and natural sweetness. You’re going to love them!
Love popsicles? Try these easy blueberry popsicles next.
Ingredients You Need
Here are the simple ingredients you need for this strawberry popsicle recipe. Jump down to the recipe card for the exact measurements.
- Strawberries: fresh are great in the summer when they’re in season. Frozen (and thawed) work too!
- Honey: use as much or as little as you’d like. You could also use maple syrup or granulated sugar.
- Water: to help thin out and blend the strawberries.
How to Make Strawberry Popsicles
Here are the basic steps to make homemade strawberry popsicles. Skip down to the recipe card below for the full printable recipe.
- Blend: add the strawberries, water, and honey to a high-speed blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and no large chunks are left.
- Pour: distribute the popsicle mixture into the popsicle molds evenly.
- Freeze: Add a popsicle stick then freeze until solid, about 4 hours.
- Enjoy: run hot water around the outside of the popsicle mold to remove it easily. Enjoy one at a time or serve to a crowd!
Tools You Need
Here are a few basic tools to make homemade popsicles. Once you’ve invested in them, you can repeat this with just about any fruit!
- High-speed blender or food-processor (I love my Vitamix)
- Popsicle molds of your choice:
- Popsicle sticks
Recipe Variations
You don’t have to stick to only strawberries for these homemade ice pops! Here are a few variations to switch things up:
- Add 1/2 cup greek yogurt to make them creamy.
- Swap the strawberries for another fresh fruit like blueberries, peaches, pineapple, or raspberries.
- Try them with fresh herbs like basil or mint.
Can I Reduce the Sugar?
Besides adding flavor, sweeteners helps prevent ice crystals from forming in the popsicles. It also lowers the freezing point, which helps keep popsicles soft (rather than crunchy).
You definitely need a sweetener to achieve both of these things, so I wouldn’t omit it altogether, but you could reduce the amount to 1/4 cup with similar results.
Can I Use Frozen Strawberries Instead of Fresh?
You can use frozen strawberries if fresh ones aren’t available or in season. Both whole frozen strawberries and sliced frozen strawberries work. But, sliced strawberries thaw faster. Make sure you thaw them first. Just place them in a bowl at room temperature with the honey for about 20 minutes to help pull out the juices.
How Long Do They Take To Freeze?
You need to let these homemade strawberry popsicles freezer for a minimum of 4 hours, but ideally overnight for best results.
How to Store
Once they’re unmolded, lay them flat on a parchment lined baking sheet and freeze them solid for up to 1 week. For longer term storage, wrap each popsicle individually in plastic wrap and store in a freezer bag for up to 1 month.
Strawberry Popsicle Recipe
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Ingredients
- 2 lbs strawberries washed and sliced, (about 6 cups)
- 1/3 cup honey sugar works too
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Add the strawberries, honey, and water to a high-speed blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and no chunks remain, about 1 minute.2 lbs strawberries, 1/3 cup honey, 1/4 cup water
- Pour the mixture into popsicle molds and place the wooden popsicle sticks in about 1/2 way down. Place in the freezer for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight.
- To remove the popsicles from the molds, run the popsicles under lukewarm water for 15-30 seconds. Store them flat on a sheet pan in the freezer for up to 1 week or wrap them individually in plastic wrap and store in a freezer bag for up to 1 month.
Notes
Equipment
- High speed blender or food processor Like a Vitamix
- Popsicle sticks
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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