Afternoons at the lake. Running through the sprinkler. Toasting marshmallows over a campfire. There are many things that come to mind when I think about childhood summers, including homemade popsicles. Even as an adult, popsicles are a refreshing way to cool down on a hot summer day. And with all of the wonderful produce that is available during the summer, fresh fruit popsicles seem like a great idea!
Fresh Fruit Popsicles
Fresh fruit, chopped small
Juice
Popsicle molds
Put the chopped fruit in the popsicle molds. If you are using more than one kind of fruit you can mix them together or layer them. Don't pack the fruit in too tightly. Pour juice over the fruit, filling the molds to about a centimeter from the top. Gently tap the molds to remove as many air pockets as you can. Add the sticks/lids and freeze. If you are using popsicle sticks that aren't attached to lids you will need to freeze the popsicles for about an hour before inserting the sticks. Once the popsicles are completely frozen, they are ready to enjoy! To remove the popsicles from their molds, run them briefly under warm water, warm them in your hands for a couple minutes, or let them sit on the counter for five minutes, then they will slide right out.
I made my fresh fruit popsicles with mango and blueberries. What flavours would you like to try?
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