Description
Blueberry Lemon Popsicles bring summer’s freshest flavors into a cool, refreshing treat. Zesty citrus and sweet berries blend perfectly, creating a delightful frozen dessert that cools and delights with each memorable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups blueberries (fresh or frozen)
Liquid Components:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) fresh lemon juice
Sweeteners:
- ¼ to ⅓ cup (85 to 113 grams) honey
Instructions
- Gather fresh blueberries, lemon juice, and sweetener, ensuring all ingredients are at refrigerator temperature for optimal blending consistency.
- Transfer the blueberries, lemon juice, and sweetener into a high-powered blender or food processor, processing until the mixture transforms into a silky, uniform liquid with no visible fruit chunks.
- Carefully pour the vibrant purple-blue mixture into popsicle molds, maintaining approximately 6.35 millimeters (1/4 inch) of headspace to allow for expansion during freezing.
- Position the molds in the freezer for approximately 60 minutes, allowing the liquid to partially solidify and create a stable base for the popsicle sticks.
- After the initial freezing period, insert popsicle sticks into the semi-frozen mixture, ensuring approximately 3.175 centimeters (1 1/4 inches) protrudes above the mold’s rim for easy handling.
- Return the molds to the freezer and allow them to freeze completely for 4-6 hours or ideally overnight, enabling a firm, scoopable texture.
- When ready to serve, briefly submerge the exterior of the molds under tepid running water for 3-5 seconds, which will help release the popsicles smoothly without damaging their shape.
- Gently extract the frozen treats from their molds, presenting delightful, homemade blueberry lemon popsicles ready for immediate enjoyment.
Notes
- Blend ingredients completely smooth for a creamy, consistent texture without lumps.
- Leave small space at mold top to allow mixture expansion during freezing.
- Insert popsicle sticks after initial hour of freezing to keep them perfectly centered.
- Overnight freezing provides optimal hardening for clean, easy removal.
- Warm water trick helps release popsicles without breaking delicate frozen treat.
- Fresh blueberries deliver maximum natural sweetness and vibrant color to this refreshing summer dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts, Drinks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 2 mg
- Fat: 0.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg