{"id":87047,"date":"2021-06-09T08:40:00","date_gmt":"2021-06-09T13:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/toh.test.rda.net\/article\/how-to-make-popsicles-with-or-without-a-mold\/"},"modified":"2024-10-07T03:45:41","modified_gmt":"2024-10-07T08:45:41","slug":"how-to-make-popsicles-with-or-without-a-mold","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-make-popsicles-with-or-without-a-mold\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make Popsicles With or Without a Mold"},"content":{"rendered":"When the weather gets hot\u2014we mean fry-an-egg-on-the-sidewalk hot\u2014there are a few surefire ways to cool off. Seek shade, drink plenty of water and snag a frozen dessert<\/a>, to name a few. One of our favorite ways to beat the heat is to enjoy a nice and cool homemade popsicle! Follow along as we show you how to make one of our favorite popsicle recipes<\/a>, along with our popsicle-making tips and tricks (and flavor suggestions, of course).\r\n

The Basics for Making Popsicles (With or Without a Mold)<\/h2>\r\nHere are a few things to know before you dive into making this frozen treat.\r\n

Choose Your Ingredients<\/h3>\r\nThe wonderful thing about ice pops is that you can use virtually any ingredient to make them. If you can freeze it, you can make it into a popsicle\u2014no recipe required! We recommend starting with a liquid like juice, soda, yogurt, fruit puree or pudding as a base. Then, add mix-ins like fruit, chocolate chips or sprinkles. You can also look to your favorite store-bought popsicles<\/a> or frozen treats from around the world<\/a> for inspiration.\r\n

Choose Your Mold<\/h3>\r\n\"Popsicle\r\n\r\nHave a specialty popsicle mold<\/a> you got from the store? Great! You're on your way to becoming a popsicle pro.\r\n\r\nIf you don't have a popsicle mold, don't sweat it. It's easy to make popsicles without a traditional mold. Ice cube trays, small disposable cups and muffin tins lined with foil cupcake wrappers can be used in lieu of a popsicle mold. Simply pour the ingredients into your DIY mold, cover with aluminum foil and spear a wooden popsicle stick through the foil into the center of the mold. The foil will help the stick stay upright.\r\n

Freeze<\/h3>\r\nDepending on the temperature, it should take about 2-3 hours for your treats to fully set. Check to see if your pops are firm before attempting to remove them from the mold. Serve immediately or save for a hot summer day.\r\n\r\nNow that we've got the basics covered, follow along as Test Kitchen experts teach you how to make our favorite homemade fruit popsicle recipe. Beware: they won't stay in the back of the freezer for long!\r\n

How to Make Homemade Fruit Juice Popsicles<\/h2>\r\nHere's how to make a fruit juice popsicle<\/a> using only five simple ingredients.\r\n

Ingredients<\/h3>\r\n