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These Strawberry Lemonade Popsicles bring a burst of summer right from your freezer using just three everyday ingredients. Sweet berries and tart lemonade come together for a treat that cools you down on the hottest days and makes snack time shine for both kids and adults.
In my house these pops are the highlight of summer break. When the first really warm weekend hits my kids always ask if we can stir up and freeze a batch.
Ingredients
- Simply Lemonade: Brings tangy real lemon flavor without any squeezing needed. Choose chilled lemonade with minimal preservatives for the best taste
- Strawberries: Add juicy fruity bursts in every bite. Ripe seasonal strawberries will have deeper flavor and natural sweetness
- Sugar: Boosts and balances the tart lemon and can be adjusted based on how sweet your fruit is
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Prep the strawberries:
- Dice your strawberries into small pieces so they fit well into popsicle molds and every bite has plenty of fruit. In a small bowl toss the diced strawberries with sugar. Let them sit five to ten minutes. This pulls out juices and adds extra berry flavor
- Mash or leave chunky:
- Gently mash a few of the strawberries if you like some juicy texture but keep most pieces whole for the best pop. If you prefer ultra smooth popsicles puree the mixture or leave them all large for bigger strawberry bites
- Fill the molds:
- Carefully spoon the juicy strawberry mixture evenly into your popsicle molds. Fill each cavity just to cover the bottom and distribute the fruit evenly
- Add lemonade:
- Slowly pour the lemonade into each mold on top of the berries. Be sure to leave a little space at the top because the liquid will expand as it freezes
- Insert sticks and freeze:
- Place the lid on the molds and insert the popsicle sticks. Transfer to the freezer until completely solid this usually takes four to six hours or overnight for best results
- Check fruit placement:
- If you want your berries to stay evenly distributed instead of drifting to one end of the popsicle pause after about thirty minutes and give each mold a gentle stir. If you skip this step like I often do you will get a fun layer of berries at the bottom which my family loves
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I always look forward to the first batch of summer when strawberries are at their sweetest. Sometimes my kids sneak a frozen pop for breakfast and it feels like a special treat every time
Storage Tips
Store popsicles in their molds or transfer to airtight freezer bags once frozen solid. Pops will keep their flavor for about two weeks before they begin to lose freshness. If you make extra label the bags with flavor and date so they are easy to grab for a quick snack
Ingredient Substitutions
You can use nearly any berry in place of strawberries. Try raspberries blueberries or blackberries for a tasty twist. For the lemonade both homemade and store bought work well just check sweetness and adjust the sugar if you like a sweeter or more tart pop
Serving Suggestions
Serve these pops at backyard cookouts summer birthday parties or after pool time for an instant cooling treat. They also make a playful palette cleanser between courses if you want to get creative with a dinner party
Cultural Historical Context
Frozen fruit ice pops have been enjoyed by kids and adults worldwide for more than a century. They first became popular as a homemade treat in the early twentieth century and still bring that sense of simple summer nostalgia to every generation
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These popsicles are pure summer happiness and always disappear fast at my house. Whip up a batch and enjoy every cool tangy bite
Frequently Asked Questions
- → Can I use store-bought lemonade?
Yes, store-bought lemonade works great. Choose a natural or simply sweetened option for a fresh taste.
- → Should the strawberries be pureed or chopped?
It's up to your preference. Chopped berries give texture, while pureed strawberries create a smoother pop.
- → How long do they take to freeze?
Popsicles typically freeze in 4–6 hours. For best results, leave them overnight.
- → Why do strawberries settle at the bottom?
Fruit naturally sinks as the liquid freezes. Stirring during freezing helps distribute berries more evenly.
- → Can I add other fruits?
Absolutely! Mix in blueberries, raspberries, or citrus slices for extra color and flavor variety.