Cool and refreshing, these Roasted Plum Rosé Popsicles with Cardamom feature the intensely sweet flavor of roasted plums, rosé wine, and complex, slightly citrusy tang of cardamom. 

If you’re looking for the perfect way to cool down and unwind on a scorching summer day, these Roasted Plum Rosé Popsicles with Cardamom are it. Imagine yourself lounging next to a pool, book in one hand, and one of these popsicles in the other. That sounds like a darn-near perfect summer day to me.

I want to give a HUGE thank-you to Billy from Wit & Vinegar for once again making Popsicle Week happen! If you want popsicle inspo, he’s your official source.

What Does Cardamom Taste Like in These Roasted Plum Rosé Popsicles with Cardamom?

Cardamom adds complexity and intense aroma. It’s somewhat citrusy, with herbal and floral notes. Cardamom is actually a cooling spice, so it has a sort-of menthol or eucalyptus-like effect. A pinch of cardamom is commonly added to Turkish-style coffee, which gives it a lovely, unique flavor.

Why Would You Cook Fruit?

Cooking fruit is a great way to intensify the flavor, and also bring out the natural sweetness. Stone fruit (things like peaches, nectarines, plums, and cherries) are great candidates for roasting because they hold their shape well.

The roasted plums in this Roasted Plum Rosé Popsicles with Cardamom recipe also make a delicious dessert as-is if you don’t feel like making them into popsicles!

How to Roast Fruit

Fruit is very easy to roast. You can leave some fruit whole (such as apples), or chop or slice it (like peaches). Cook the fruit in an oven between the temperatures 350 to 400F until it’s tender, but not mushy (unless you want it mushy), for about 10 to 20 minutes, depending on things like what kind of fruit it is and whether you cut it or leave it whole.

How to Make Juice Popsicles and Other Healthy Popsicles

Making Popsicles Out of Juice

Like anything we make, popsicles are only as healthy as the ingredients that go into them! The key is to add nutritious things and minimal sugar. If there’s a kind of juice you like to drink, you can use your favorite popsicle mold to freeze it into pops (this is my favorite popsicle mold; it’s cheap and works great!).

Making Popsicles Out of Whole Fruit

If you want to bump up the nutrition a bit, you can puree whole fruit (so you’re getting the added fiber, vitamins, etc.) instead of using juice (check out my Vanilla Pineapple Popsicles!). Depending on the liquid content of your fruit, you may need to add a splash of water, juice, etc. to help the fruit puree well. Also, you may need to add some kind of sweetener if your fruit is somewhat tart. Regarding sweetener, I recommend two things: 1) make sure you’re using ripe fruit so you don’t need to add as much sweetener, and 2) use a liquid sweetener so it fully dissolves, such as honey, maple syrup, agave nectar, simple syrup, liquid stevia, etc.

How to Make These Roasted Plum Rosé Popsicles with Cardamom Kid-Friendly

All you need to do to make these Roasted Plum Rosé Popsicles with Cardamom is skip the rosé and use apple juice instead! Water will also work, or you can play around with any juice flavor you like.

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