Strawberry Popsicles

Name: Strawberry Popsicles
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: about 6 popsicles
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh or frozen unsweetened strawberries, thawed; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/2 cup water; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 6 freezer pop molds or 8 paper cups (3 ounces each) and wooden pop sticks

Total Time Prep: 10 min. + freezing

Yield about 6 popsicles

Test Kitchen Approved

Quick and easy homemade strawberry popsicles are the best way to beat summer heat. A splash of lemon juice helps to balance the sweetness in these bright red treats.

Ingredients

2 cups fresh or frozen unsweetened strawberries, thawed
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
6 freezer pop molds or 8 paper cups (3 ounces each) and wooden pop sticks

Directions

Place strawberries, water, sugar and lemon juice into blender; puree until smooth. Pour into molds or paper cups; top molds with holders. If using cups, top with foil and insert pop sticks through foil. Freeze until firm. To serve, let pops stand at room temperature 5 minutes before unmolding.

Nutrition Facts

1 popsicle: 51 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein.

These quick and easy strawberry popsicles are the best way to beat summer heat. A splash of lemon juice helps to balance the sweetness in these bright red treats. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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