Mid-June when strawberries are in peak season here, I found the most perfect looking local strawberries. I bought a quart that day and went back the next day for a flat. Strawberry season is so short that we need to get our fix while we can, but not even Mike and I (despite eating them by the bowlful just about around the clock) could go through that many berries by ourselves!
I wanted to do something with the berries that would keep them as fresh and close to their natural flavor as possible. Popsicles came to mind because what could be better on a hot day?
I was planning to also make jam with the berries but honestly, I ended up making these pops a couple more times, along with a couple other kinds of strawberry pops. Now I have a freezer stocked with pops, and the perfect foil for a hot day when a craving for something sweet hits.
- 7 oz hulled fresh strawberries, coarsely chopped (about 1½ cups lightly packed chopped strawberries)
- 3 packets powdered stevia, divided (more or less depending how sweet your berries are; or you can use any sweetener you like)
- 1 cup canned light coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1½ cups fresh or frozen blueberries (thawed if frozen)
- Puree the strawberries in a blender or food processor with 1 packet stevia (you will get about 1 cup of strawberry liquid). Pour about 2 tablespoons into each of 9 popsicle molds (it should fill each mold about ⅓ of the way; if you have extra, pour it into the 10th mold). Freeze this layer until solid, or nearly solid for a more “tie-dyed” look.
- Mix the coconut milk, 1 packet stevia, and vanilla. Pour about 2 tablespoons into each of 9 popsicle molds (it should fill each mold about ⅓ of the way; if you have extra, pour it into the 10th mold). Freeze this layer until slushy (about 10 minutes), then insert the wooden sticks and freeze until solid, or nearly solid for a more “tie-dyed” look.
- Puree the blueberries in a blender or food processor with 1 packet stevia (you will get about 1 scant cup of blueberry liquid). Pour about 2 tablespoons into each of 9 popsicle molds (it should fill each mold about ⅓ of the way; if you have extra, pour it into the 10th mold). Make sure not to fill the molds over the “fill” line, since liquid expands as it freezes.
- Freeze the pops until solid before unmolding. To easily unmold the popsicles, dip the bottoms in warm water and they should slide right out.
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Amy (Savory Moments) says
July 2, 2012 at 5:34 amThese look so refreshing and a yummy snack for the hot weather we’ve been having. I like the different colors and flavors, too.
Rosa says
July 2, 2012 at 6:36 amPretty and delicious looking!
Cheers,
Rosa
Krista says
July 2, 2012 at 7:13 amThose are such pretty pops, Faith – and I love the flavor combination. :-)
Chaya says
July 2, 2012 at 8:19 amThese are attractive and I am making the decision, they are for grown-ups. I think, we deserve such a lovely treat.
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says
July 2, 2012 at 9:03 amThese are beautiful! Awesome recipe!
nancy at good food matters says
July 2, 2012 at 9:11 amPerfect for Independence Day—love the colors, love the flavors!
Girlnapurpledress says
July 2, 2012 at 12:37 pmThese look amazing! Pity it’s raining & cold in London! Will definitely come back to this when summer finally hits. Clever way of incorporating antioxidant rich berries.
Louisa says
July 2, 2012 at 1:39 pmYum, these look incredible!
BeadedTail says
July 2, 2012 at 2:44 pmI love summer berries and this is the perfect way to enjoy them! You are just too clever!
Juliana says
July 2, 2012 at 3:01 pmFaith, these pops look great…like the colors and the flavors…perfect for the warm weather.
Hope you have a great week ahead :)
Heidi @ Food Doodles says
July 2, 2012 at 6:04 pmMmm, these look so pretty! And delicious too :D
Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella says
July 2, 2012 at 7:16 pmHehe Faith, you’re so right, popsicles do melt quickly don’t they, especially when you’re trying to photograph them! Having said that, you cannot tell that you had trouble at all! It’s cold here so perhaps I should shoot all my ice cream pics for summer. :P
Alessandra says
July 2, 2012 at 7:18 pmThese are really lovely! I’ll pin the first pic!
Ciao
Alessandra
Blond Duck says
July 2, 2012 at 7:35 pmYUM!
Catherine says
July 2, 2012 at 9:01 pmWhat a refreshing and festive treat, Faith! Beautiful post. I hope you and your family have a beautiful holiday! Blessings my dear, your friend, Catherine xo
Barbara | Creative Culinary says
July 2, 2012 at 9:43 pmThese are gorgeous. I mentioned to someone today I wanted to make popsicles for the 4th for kids and they gave me a link to ones made with Koolaid. Um, no…I would just buy them from the grocery if I wanted that. I was thinking yogurt for the white part but coconut milk is so much better…thanks!
Carolyn Jung says
July 2, 2012 at 10:17 pmThese are beauts! Perfect for the Fourth, especially if it’s a hot one. Happy holiday!
Patty says
July 2, 2012 at 10:22 pmVery pretty Faith, love your photos! Happy 4th of July;-)
Alyssa (Everyday Maven) says
July 2, 2012 at 11:02 pmYUM! Those are my kind of summer pops – now I just need a day over 70F to make them lol.
Michele | Napoli says
July 3, 2012 at 5:16 amBeautiful. Perfect for July 4th!
Barbara says
July 3, 2012 at 5:56 amFun to have the three colors for the 4th, Faith. The coconut layer was a super idea.
Hope you have a wonderful holiday!
Stephanie, The Recipe Renovator says
July 3, 2012 at 8:28 amGorgeous! Found you on Pinterest and am now following. Love to see other healthy food bloggers! :)
Nutmeg Nanny says
July 3, 2012 at 7:36 pmThese are so pretty! It’s really funny because I was just thinking about doing something like this. I have tons of blueberry in my house!
grace says
July 4, 2012 at 6:44 amspectacular, and super patriotic! the presence of coconut milk is a happy bonus. :)
Jessie says
July 4, 2012 at 8:44 ambeautiful! popsicles look great!
cheapethniceatz says
July 4, 2012 at 12:49 pmMaking pops is a great idea and the colors are perfect. The coconut milk part really gets me. Its very hot and muggy here today, can I have one?
Magic of Spice says
July 4, 2012 at 4:33 pmThese look fantastic…perfect for summer!
Sanjeeta kk says
July 5, 2012 at 11:31 amMy..my what stunning pictures, Faith..love those colorful pops!
Jenn and Seth (@HomeSkilletCook) says
July 5, 2012 at 2:24 pmi love the coconut milk in the pops, sounds so refreshing!
Katerina says
July 6, 2012 at 4:20 amMy father who has diabetes would love to try these since they contain no sugar! They are perfectly made Faith!
Asiya @ Chocolate and Chillies says
July 6, 2012 at 4:47 pmPerfect for summer & love the clicks!
Lucy says
July 8, 2012 at 11:54 amThese are so pretty! Must be so refreshing on a summery day and a lovely way to use up gluts of berries.
Judy says
May 16, 2013 at 10:44 pmWhere did you get your Popsicle molds? I have only found really small molds.
Faith says
May 17, 2013 at 7:48 amJudy, I got them on Amazon because I could only find really small molds in the stores near me too. If you have a large kitchen supply store near you (especially one that carries seasonal items), they might have larger molds; otherwise, I guess it’s the Walmart of the internet (aka Amazon) to the rescue. :)
Lyz says
July 2, 2015 at 2:41 amIs it possible to use something besides stevia? It has a weird taste to me. Would agave syrup or honey be an acceptable substitution or is that too much liquid?
Faith says
July 2, 2015 at 8:56 amLyz, Yes, you can definitely sub agave syrup or honey here. You shouldn’t need to use so much that the additional liquid will cause a problem in this recipe, just be aware that you may get a different number of popsicles than the original recipe yielded. I hope you enjoy these if you give them a try!