Fresh Lemonade Popsicles with Juicy Berries
These fresh lemonade popsicles combine the bright tang of freshly squeezed lemons with the juicy burst of mixed berries for a refreshing summer treat that’s quick and easy to make.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 popsicles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 large fresh lemons, juiced (about 1 cup or 240 ml lemon juice)
- ½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 3 cups (720 ml) cold water
- 1 ½ cups (225 grams) mixed berries (fresh or frozen; blueberries, raspberries, sliced strawberries)
- Optional: a few fresh mint leaves, chopped
- Optional: honey or agave syrup to replace sugar
Instructions
- Roll each lemon on the counter to loosen the juice, then cut in half and juice until you have about 1 cup (240 ml) of fresh lemon juice (about 5 minutes).
- In a mixing bowl or pitcher, combine the fresh lemon juice with ½ cup (100 grams) sugar and 3 cups (720 ml) cold water. Stir vigorously until the sugar dissolves completely (2-3 minutes). Adjust sweetness to taste.
- Rinse fresh berries gently under cold water and pat dry. Slice strawberries into halves or quarters if using (about 5 minutes).
- Pour a small amount of the lemonade mixture into each popsicle mold, filling about one-third. Add a few berries into each mold, then fill the rest with lemonade. Leave a little space at the top for expansion. Optionally add a small mint leaf in each mold.
- Insert popsicle sticks and freeze for at least 4-6 hours or overnight until fully solid.
- To unmold, run molds under warm water for 10-15 seconds to loosen popsicles without melting them.
Notes
Roll lemons before juicing to get more juice. Dissolve sugar in a small amount of warm water if in a hurry, then add cold water to chill. Use ripe but firm berries to avoid mushy texture. Freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight for best results. Run molds under warm water briefly to ease unmolding. Experiment with herbs or alternative sweeteners for variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 popsicle
- Calories: 6080
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 5
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 2
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