Delicious Homemade Strawberry Mango Popsicles: A Refreshing Summer Treat
There’s something magical about the fusion of strawberries and mangoes. It takes me back to sunlit afternoons in my grandmother’s garden, where we’d pick fresh strawberries and dream about tropical adventures. Those moments were pure joy. Now, I want to share that delight with you through this simple, refreshing treat. Gather your loved ones, and let’s create some sweet memories together!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients
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3 cups fresh strawberries, hulled
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1 tablespoon lime juice
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1 tablespoon maple syrup
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3 cups ripe mango chunks1/3 cup orange juice
Instructions
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Enhance the Strawberry Flavor: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine strawberries, lime juice, and maple syrup. Cook for 5-10 minutes until the strawberries soften. This step intensifies their flavor.
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Blend the Strawberries: Transfer the cooked strawberries to a blender and blend until smooth.
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Fill the Molds: Evenly distribute the strawberry puree into your popsicle molds, filling them halfway.
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Prepare the Mango Mixture: Rinse the blender. Add mango chunks and orange juice, blending until smooth.
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Top Off the Molds: Pour the mango puree over the strawberry layer in each mold. For a marbled effect, use a knife or chopstick to gently swirl the two layers together.
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Freeze: Insert popsicle sticks and freeze the molds overnight.
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Serve: To release the popsicles, run the molds under warm water for about 30 seconds, then gently pull them out.
Notes
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Fruit Selection: Opt for ripe, seasonal fruits for the best flavor.holyname.org
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Sweetness Adjustment: Taste your fruit mixtures before freezing. Depending on the natural sweetness, you might want to adjust the maple syrup quantity.
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Creative Variations: Feel free to add other fruits or even a hint of mint for a refreshing twist.
Nutrition
- Calories: 73kcal per serving
- Sugar: 15g
- Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 18g