Refreshing Strawberry Rhubarb Popsicles
These easy homemade popsicles combine tart rhubarb and sweet strawberries for a perfectly chilled summer treat that’s quick to make and delicious.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 22 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups chopped fresh rhubarb (about 250g / 8.8 oz)
- 2 cups hulled and halved fresh strawberries (about 300g / 10.6 oz)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (150g / 5.3 oz)
- 1 cup water (240ml / 8 fl oz)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (about 15ml / 0.5 fl oz)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Chop fresh rhubarb into 1/2-inch pieces. Place in a medium saucepan with 1 cup water and 3/4 cup granulated sugar. Stir gently to combine.
- Heat over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until rhubarb softens and breaks down, about 10-12 minutes. Avoid boiling vigorously or sticking.
- Remove from heat and let the rhubarb syrup cool for 5 minutes.
- Transfer rhubarb mixture to a blender. Add hulled strawberries, lemon juice, and vanilla extract if using. Blend until smooth, about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
- Optional: Pour blended mixture through a fine mesh strainer for a seedless texture.
- Pour mixture into popsicle molds, leaving a small gap at the top for expansion.
- Insert sticks and freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight until solid.
- To unmold, run warm water over the mold for 10-15 seconds and gently pull out the popsicles. Serve immediately or store in freezer-safe bags for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
Simmer rhubarb gently to avoid mushy texture. Adjust sugar to taste or substitute with honey or maple syrup. For smoother popsicles, strain the mixture. Stir halfway through freezing to reduce ice crystals if desired. Store popsicles in airtight bags to prevent freezer burn. Use frozen strawberries thawed and drained in winter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 popsicle
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 15
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 0.5
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