In the realm of refreshing treats, fresh fruit ice pops, also known as ice lollies, stand out as a delightful indulgence that captivates taste buds with their vibrant colors, delectable flavors, and the essence of summer. Whether you're seeking a healthy snack, a refreshing respite from the heat, or a fun activity to engage in with loved ones, embarking on a culinary journey to create homemade ice pops using fresh fruits is a rewarding endeavor. With endless possibilities for flavor combinations and customization, this guide will lead you through the art of crafting these frozen treats, ensuring a delightful experience that nourishes your body and soul.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
FRESH FRUIT AND YOGURT ICE POPS
Simple and wholesome popsicles. My mom used to help us make these when we were kids and I still enjoy them years later. Use honey as an alternate sweetener, and blend the fruit to be either chunky or smooth.
Provided by april20
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Banana Dessert Recipes
Time 5h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place the mixed blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, sliced bananas, yogurt, and sugar into a blender. Cover, and blend until fruit is chunky or smooth, as desired.
- Fill paper cups 3/4 full with fruit mixture. Cover the top of each cup with a strip of aluminum foil. Poke a popsicle stick through the center of the foil on each cup.
- Place the cups in the freezer for at least 5 hours. To serve, remove foil and peel off the paper cup.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 83.4 calories, Carbohydrate 15.8 g, Cholesterol 3.7 mg, Fat 1.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 43.2 mg, Sugar 14.2 g
FRUIT ICE POPS
Steps:
- Combine blueberry pop ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Pour into 5 of the pop molds. Repeat process with strawberry pop ingredients. Place in freezer for at least 5 hours or overnight.
FRESH FRUIT FROZEN YOGURT POPS
Three simple ingredients are all you need to make homemade fro-yo pops. And that's not even the best part! Wait until you get a taste of the flavor from the fresh fruit. Just pick your favorite and freeze on. See All 12 Pops of Summer
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 6h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- In blender, place all ingredients. Cover; blend until smooth.
- Divide mixture among 6 (5-oz) paper cups. Cover cups with foil; insert craft stick into center of each pop. (Or fill ice pop molds according to manufacturer's directions.) Freeze about 6 hours or until frozen.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Pop, Sodium 35 mg, Sugar 17 g, TransFat 0 g
ICE POPS
These are a real kid pleaser!
Provided by Bea Gassman
Categories Desserts Frozen Dessert Recipes Popsicle Recipes
Time 4h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Dissolve gelatin, soft drink mix and sugar in boiling water. Stir in cold water and pour into popsicle molds or small plastic drinking cups. Add popsicle sticks when firm but not frozen completely; freeze until hard.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 137.2 calories, Carbohydrate 34.6 g, Protein 0.8 g, Sodium 38 mg, Sugar 25 g
WATERMELON ICE POPS
Cool and refreshing, with no artificial colors or flavors! If you don't have ice pop molds, you can use paper cups and wooden sticks.
Provided by Mama Alanna
Categories Desserts Frozen Dessert Recipes Popsicle Recipes
Time 2h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Blend watermelon, water, honey, lemon juice, and sugar together in a blender until smooth. Pour mixture into ice pop molds and freeze until solid, about 2 hours.
- Run hot water over ice pop molds for a few seconds to unmold.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 30.7 calories, Carbohydrate 8.1 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.3 g, Sodium 1.1 mg, Sugar 7.4 g
EASY ANY-JUICE ICE POPS
Use just about any fruit -- we like watermelon, grapefruit, kiwi, or pomegranate -- to make these simple, refreshing treats.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Time 40m
Yield Makes 8
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, bring sugar and 1/3 cup water to a boil over high, stirring until sugar dissolves. Transfer to a 4-cup liquid measuring cup or medium bowl and refrigerate until cool, 30 minutes. Stir in juice. Pour mixture into eight 3-ounce ice-pop molds. Insert ice-pop sticks and freeze until solid, 6 hours (or up to 2 weeks).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 56 g
FRESH FRUIT ICE POPS (ICE LOLLIES)
Ideal for summer days or just getting one of your 5 a day. Can use and fruit such as strawberries, pineapple, peaches, oranges and lemons. Makes 4-8 lollies dependent upon your lollies mould capacity.
Provided by EliteTwig
Categories Citrus
Time P1DT7m
Yield 4-8 lollies, 4-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Peel Mangos, remove stone and dice. For pineapple remove skin, chop into chunks, for strawberries hull and quarter.
- In a food processor puree the chosen fruit, adding icing sugar and cranberry juice.
- Pulse for 30 seconds.
- Pass mixture through a sieve until pulp is left. Discard pulp.
- Pour mixture equally into ice lolly moulds and freeze (about 24 hours).
- Then enjoy.
FROZEN FRUIT POPS
To give these icy snacks a creamier sorbet-like texture, partially freeze the fruits before pureeing. Substitute other berries and fruit as you like, but always use some banana in each mixture for good consistency. I got this from Country Living(1992). Cook time is freezing time.
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Frozen Desserts
Time 2h20m
Yield 6 pops
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Several hours or day bdfore serving prepare fruit purees: Place bananas, kiwifruit, and fresh strawberries in freezer until partially frozen and firm.
- (If using frozen strawberries, allow to thaw slightly until just softened.) Pour orqnge juice into glass dish or pie plate; freeze until almost solid.
- In food processor with chopping blade or blender, combine 2 banana halves, 1 tbls.
- corn syrup, and the orange juice; process until mixture is smooth and pureed.
- Divide between two 3-ounce metal timbale molds, two 5-ounce paper cups, or any 3-ounce popsicle molds.
- Puree kiwifruit with 1 banana half and 1 tbls.
- corn syrup; divide mixture between 2 molds or cups.
- Puree strawberries with remaining banana and corn syrup; divide between 2 molds or cups.
- Place all fruit-filled molds in freezer.
- After 45 minutes, insert popsicle sticks in center of pops.
- Freeze pops several hours or overnight until completely frozen.
- To serve, remove pops from molds by quickly dipping molds into hot water; then, holding stick, pull pop out of mold.
- If using paper cups, paper can be peeled off.
- Enjoy!
FRUIT JUICE POPS
I've used this recipe for years as a refreshing treat. My children enjoyed these pops more than any store-bought ones I ever brought home. They taste great with either pineapple or orange juice. Try freezing and serving in cups made from hollowed-out oranges. -Barbara Stewart, Garland, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 25m
Yield 1 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine water and sugar; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3-4 minutes or until sugar is dissolved, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; stir in juices., Fill molds or cups with 1/4 cup juice mixture. Top molds with holders. If using cups, top with foil and insert sticks through foil. Freeze until firm.,
Nutrition Facts : Calories 149 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 3mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
FRUIT SALAD ICE POPS
Feel free to make your own colorful combinations with grapes, blackberries, cherries, nectarines, or plums.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Time 6h15m
Yield Makes 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Arrange some of each fruit in eight 3-ounce ice-pop molds, making sure pieces fit very snugly. Pour enough juice into each mold to just cover fruit. Insert ice-pop sticks and freeze until solid, 6 hours (or up to 2 weeks).
Tips for Making Fresh Fruit Ice Pops:
- Use ripe, in-season fruits for the best flavor.
- Wash and hull the strawberries before using.
- Use a blender or food processor to puree the fruits until smooth.
- Add a little bit of sugar or honey to the fruit puree, if desired.
- Pour the fruit puree into ice pop molds and freeze for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
- To remove the ice pops from the molds, run them under warm water for a few seconds.
- Enjoy your fresh fruit ice pops as a healthy and refreshing snack!
Conclusion:
Fresh fruit ice pops are a delicious and healthy way to cool down on a hot day. They are also a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make your own fresh fruit ice pops at home. So next time you are looking for a refreshing snack, reach for a fresh fruit ice pop instead of a sugary popsicle. Your body will thank you!
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