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Peach Popsicles: The Ultimate Guide to Making Refreshing Summer Treats

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Cool off with these refreshing homemade peach popsicles! Made with fresh peaches, a touch of lemon, and a hint of almond, they’re the perfect summer treat.

Ingredients

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  • 6 ripe peaches, peeled and pitted
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
  • Optional: 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • Optional: Peach slices for decoration (thinly sliced)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Peaches: Blanch peaches in boiling water for 30-60 seconds, then transfer to an ice bath. Peel, pit, and roughly chop.
  2. Combine Ingredients: In a blender or food processor, combine chopped peaches, sugar, water, and lemon juice (and almond extract, if using).
  3. Blend Until Smooth: Blend until completely smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve for extra smoothness (optional).
  4. Taste and Adjust: Taste and adjust sweetness with more sugar or lemon juice as needed. Remember frozen treats taste less sweet.
  5. Prepare the Molds: Clean and dry popsicle molds.
  6. Add Peach Slices (Optional): Arrange thin peach slices along the sides of the molds for visual appeal.
  7. Pour in the Puree: Carefully pour peach puree into the molds, leaving a little space at the top.
  8. Insert Popsicle Sticks: Insert popsicle sticks into the center of each mold.
  9. Freeze for at Least 6 Hours: Freeze for at least 6 hours, or preferably overnight, until completely frozen solid.
  10. Loosen the Popsicles: Run the molds under warm water for a few seconds or dip in a bowl of warm water.
  11. Gently Pull Out the Popsicles: Gently pull out the popsicles by the sticks.
  12. Enjoy Immediately or Store: Enjoy immediately or wrap individually and store in the freezer.

Notes

  • Fruit Variations: Try nectarines, plums, or apricots.
  • Creamy Popsicles: Add 1/2 cup Greek yogurt to the puree.
  • Herbal Infusion: Add fresh mint or basil to the puree.
  • Layered Popsicles: Freeze different fruit purees in layers.
  • Sweet Swirl: Swirl in honey or maple syrup before freezing.
  • Sweetener Substitution: Use honey or maple syrup instead of sugar (start with 1/4 cup).
  • Adult Popsicles: Add a splash of liquor (peach schnapps, vodka, or rum).
  • No Molds? Use small paper cups and wooden sticks.
  • Popsicles too hard: Let sit at room temperature for a few minutes.
  • Popsicles too soft: Return to the freezer for a few more hours.
  • Popsicles difficult to remove: Run molds under warm water longer.
  • Popsicles are icy: Blend puree until smooth and freeze quickly.

Find it online: https://anasrecipes.com/peach-popsicles/