Cherry Lemonade Popsicles Recipe

A good cherry lemonade popsicles recipe is a refreshing treat during the warm summer months. Take advantage of cherry season by making this simple popsicle recipe.

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I must have been 10 years old when I discovered cherries. And let me tell you, I consumed my fill of them!

At this time my grandmother lived in New Jersey, and it was her neighbor who had the cherry tree. She was such a kind woman who allowed my sisters and I to climb the tree, consuming as many cherries as our stomachs could handle.

We were stained top to bottom in cherry juice. Our hands, mouth, and even clothing were soiled red from the juice, we were a sticky mess. But that didn’t matter, we had a blast. However, our stomachs stated otherwise.

Now, as an adult I am still consuming more fresh cherries than my stomach can handle. I seem to never learn. Though, what I have learned is how to preserve and prepare cherries to be enjoyed throughout the summer and winter months.

Cherry Season

Is there anything more exciting than cherry season? I think not. Aside from consuming pounds upon pounds fresh this little fruit preserves and cooks quite well.

• Canning cherry salsa
• Cherry chipotle BBQ sauce for canning
• Chunky cherry jam
• Canning cherry juice
• Brandied cherries for canning and refrigeration
• Homemade cherry fruit leather

Popsicles for Days

Much like homemade fruit leather, making popsicles during the warm summer months is about routine. Take a few minutes one day a week to create a healthier popsicle option. Begin with this peaches popsicle recipe.

In addition popsicle ideas:

There are a plethora of options for making homemade popsicles. As a matter of fact, creating recipes for children and adults is extremely easy. Feel free to make what you like, you really can’t go wrong! Here are two of my favorite homemade treats.

• Roasted peaches and cream
• Blueberry popsicles

Additional Flavor Combinations:

The following fruit partners well with cherries. However, those who are more adventuresome with flavors fresh herbs can be used to create a sophisticated frozen treat.

• stone fruits – apricots, nectarines, peaches
• plums
• citrus – lemons, limes, oranges

Herb and spices such as vanilla and lemon thyme (finely minced) are excellent when paired with cherries.

Boozy Popsicle Combinations:

I enjoy boozy drunken fruit combinations. My boozy fruit has me canning bourbon peaches and bourbon figs, but it is my bourbon peach fruit leather recipe which is the true indication of this.

• bourbon (of course it is number one)
• amaretto
• brandy
• vermouth
• vodka
• citrus liqueur
• rum

Cherry Lemonade Popsicles

The fruits of summer are stone fruits. Whether it is cherries, peaches, nectarines, apricots, or plums they announce the arrival of summer. For this very reason making treats, preserving and even cooking with them a joy.

This cherry lemonade popsicles recipe is made with lemons, however, it can also be made using limes. Regardless of the type of citrus juice used it is a great treat on a warm day.

Ingredients

• 3 cups cherries, washed and pitted
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup honey or sugar
• 1/4 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed or frozen
• 2 tablespoons lemon zest, optional

Equipment

This recipe yields 8 (2 ounce) popsicles, double the ingredients if your mold is larger than what is suggested.

• silicone popsicle mold
• small silicone spatula
• non-reactive sauce pan with lid, preferably stainless steel or copper
• potato masher
• measuring cup
• measuring spoon

Instructions

Preparing the cherry lemonade mixture

1. Place the cherries, honey, water, lemon juice and lemon zest into the saucepan. Add lid and allow the mixture to cook on medium/high heat until the cherries have softened and the liquid begins to boil. This process will take between 10 to 15 minutes.
2. Using a potato masher, mush larger cherries.

Filling the Mold

1. Spoon the mashed cherries into the molds.
2. Next add the liquid, leave room for the popsicles to expand as they freeze.
3. Remove any air pocket by gently tapping the popsicle mold onto the hard surface of the counter or table. Fill with additional liquid as needed.
4. Place the mold into the freezer and allow the cherry lemonade popsicles to freeze for a minimum of 4 hours

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Yield: 8 2 ounce popsicles

Cherry Lemonade Popsicles Recipe

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A good cherry lemonade popsicles recipe recipe is a refreshing treat during the warm summer months. Take advantage of cherry season by making this simple popsicle recipe.

Prep Time 20 minutes

Freezing Time 4 hours

Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 3 cups cherries, washed and pitted
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup honey or sugar
• 1/4 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed or frozen
• 2 tablespoons lemon zest, optional

Instructions

1. Place the cherries, honey, water, lemon juice and lemon zest into the saucepan. Add lid and allow the mixture to cook on medium/high heat until the cherries have softened and the liquid begins to boil. This process will take between 10 to 15 minutes.
2. Using a potato masher, mush larger cherries.

Fill the Mold

1. Spoon the mashed cherries into the molds.
2. Next add the liquid, leave room for the popsicles to expand as they freeze.
3. Remove any air pocket by gently tapping the popsicle mold onto the hard surface of the counter or table. Fill with additional liquid as needed.
4. Place into the freezer and allow the cherry lemonade popsicles to freeze for a minimum of 4 hours or until they are completely frozen.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

8

Serving Size:

1 grams
Amount Per Serving: Unsaturated Fat: 0g

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Set aside one day a week to make homemade popsicles, beginning with this cherry lemonade popsicles recipe. Then try your hand at my roasted peached and cream popsicles.

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