Refreshing Blueberry Lemonade Popsicles
These homemade blueberry lemonade popsicles are a quick, easy, and refreshing summer treat that balances tart lemon with sweet blueberries for a perfect cool-down snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4-6 hours (including freezing time)
- Yield: 6 popsicles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups fresh blueberries (about 225g)
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice (about 2–3 medium lemons or 120ml)
- ½ cup granulated sugar (100g)
- 1 ½ cups water (360ml)
- Optional: a few sprigs fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Place 1 cup (150g) of fresh blueberries into a blender and blend until smooth but still slightly textured, about 20 seconds.
- In a mixing bowl, combine fresh lemon juice, granulated sugar, and water. Stir well until the sugar dissolves completely, about 2-3 minutes. If needed, warm the water slightly before mixing and then cool.
- Pour the blueberry puree into the lemonade base and gently stir to combine. Reserve about ½ cup (75g) of whole blueberries to add into the mixture.
- If using fresh mint, chop a few leaves finely and stir them into the mixture.
- Pour the mixture evenly into popsicle molds, leaving a little space at the top for expansion. Add the reserved whole blueberries into each mold.
- Insert sticks and freeze for at least 4-6 hours, ideally overnight, on a flat surface.
- To unmold, run warm water over the mold’s exterior for 10-20 seconds and gently pull out the popsicles. Serve immediately.
Notes
Use organic blueberries if possible for best flavor. Adjust sugar to taste to balance tartness. Freeze on a flat surface for even popsicles. Run warm water over molds to easily unmold. Stir mixture occasionally during first hour of freezing to reduce ice crystals.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 popsicle
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 15
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 1
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