Refreshing Blackberry Basil Lemonade Popsicles
These blackberry basil lemonade popsicles combine tart lemon, juicy blackberries, and fragrant basil for a refreshing summer treat that’s quick and easy to make.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh blackberries (about 300 grams)
- 10 to 12 fresh basil leaves, washed and lightly bruised
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 3 to 4 medium lemons, about 240 ml)
- 1 cup water (240 ml)
- 1/4 cup honey or agave syrup (60 ml), adjust to taste
- Lemon zest from one lemon (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Wash basil leaves and gently bruise them with your fingers to release oils. Rinse blackberries and pat dry.
- Juice the lemons until you get about 1 cup (240 ml) of fresh juice. Combine lemon juice, water, honey (or your chosen sweetener), lemon zest, and a pinch of salt in a mixing bowl. Stir until the honey dissolves completely. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
- In a blender, add blackberries and bruised basil leaves. Pour in the lemonade base. Pulse a few times until the mixture is well combined but still has some texture. For a seedless popsicle, strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing with a spoon to extract all the juice.
- Pour the blackberry lemonade mixture into your popsicle molds, leaving a small gap at the top for expansion. Insert the sticks and gently tap the mold on the counter to release air bubbles and even out the mixture.
- Place molds in the freezer and freeze until solid, at least 6 hours or ideally overnight. To unmold, run warm water on the outside of the molds for a few seconds; popsicles should slide out easily.
Notes
If in a hurry, use smaller molds for faster freezing. Stir the mixture halfway through freezing for a slushier texture. Bruising basil leaves gently releases more flavor without bitterness. For seedless popsicles, strain the mixture. Store popsicles in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. Let popsicles sit a few minutes outside the freezer before eating for better flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 popsicle
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 14
- Sodium: 15
- Fat: 0.2
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 1
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