Fresh Rainbow Fruit Popsicle Treats
These fresh rainbow fruit popsicle treats are a healthy, easy, and colorful homemade summer recipe featuring layers of fresh fruit and juice for a refreshing cool-down.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 popsicles
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Fresh strawberries, hulled and thinly sliced
- Kiwi, peeled and thinly sliced
- Mango, peeled and diced
- Blueberries, whole and washed
- Fresh orange juice, about 1 cup
- Apple juice, 1 cup
- Honey or maple syrup, 1-2 tablespoons (optional)
- Fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon
- Water, 1/2 cup
Instructions
- Rinse all fresh fruit under cold water. Hull and thinly slice strawberries, peel and slice kiwi, dice mango into small cubes, and wash blueberries thoroughly.
- In a medium bowl, combine fresh orange juice, apple juice, water, lemon juice, and honey or maple syrup if using. Stir until honey dissolves completely. Taste and adjust sweetness if desired.
- Begin by placing a few slices of strawberry at the bottom of each popsicle mold, then add a layer of kiwi slices, followed by mango, and a few blueberries on top. Vary the order for a unique rainbow effect. Do not pack the fruit too tightly.
- Slowly pour the juice blend into each mold, filling up to about 3/4 full to leave room for expansion during freezing.
- Place popsicle sticks into the molds. If molds don’t have slots for sticks, freeze the popsicles for about an hour until partially solid, then insert sticks gently.
- Freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight for best results.
- To release popsicles, run warm water briefly over the outside of the molds. Gently pull out each popsicle and serve.
Notes
Use freshly squeezed juice for best flavor. Thinly slice fruit for even freezing and attractive layers. Insert sticks after partial freezing if molds don’t hold them upright. Avoid overcrowding molds with fruit to prevent uneven freezing. Popsicles keep well up to 2 weeks in an airtight container in the freezer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 popsicle
- Calories: 7090
- Sugar: 14
- Sodium: 5
- Fat: 0.2
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 1
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