Homemade Cherry Limeade Popsicles For Hot Summer Days
These homemade cherry limeade popsicles are the ultimate frozen treats that will keep you cool all summer long! The tartness of the lime perfectly balances the sweetness of the fresh cherries, creating a burst of refreshing flavors that's perfect for summer!
Servings: 10
Calories: 53kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 fresh limes
- 6 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 ½ cups water
- 2 cups fresh cherries pitted
Instructions
- Wash and pit the cherries using a cherry pitter. If you don’t have a cherry pitter, a small knife will do the trick, but a pitter makes it much easier and quicker.2 cups fresh cherries
- With a juicer or by hand, squeeze out the juice from each lime half until you have about ½ cup (120ml) of fresh lime juice.4 fresh limes
- Create a simple syrup by adding sugar to a cup of water. Stir until the sugar completely dissolves.
- Toss the pitted cherries into a blender, and add the lime juice and the sugar syrup.1 ½ cups water, 6 tbsp granulated sugar
- Blend until the mixture is smooth.
- Pour the cherry limeade mixture into the ice pop molds.2 cups fresh cherries
- Put the lid and insert the popsicle sticks into the molds.
- Freeze the cherry limeade popsicles for at least 6 hours to ensure they are solid.
- Once frozen, remove the popsicles from the mold. Gently apply pressure to the base while lifting them by the sticks. If you’re using metal or plastic molds, dip the tips in a little hot water for 10 seconds before removing them. Enjoy!
Notes
Patience is Key: Be patient! Let your popsicles stay in the freezer for at least 6 hours to ensure they are fully frozen and ready to enjoy. Trying to unmold them too soon can lead to broken sticks and half-formed popsicles.
Strain: If you want a smoother texture without any bits of cherry skin, strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve before pouring it into the popsicle molds.
Check the Sweetness: Taste the limeade mixture before freezing and adjust the sweetness if necessary. Remember, the frozen version will taste less sweet than the liquid form.
Mold Choice: Silicone popsicle molds work best for easy removal, but if you’re using plastic or metal, running them under warm water helps them pop out more easily.
Nutrition
Calories: 53kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 0.5g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 89mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 31IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 0.3mg