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Published: Jun 23, 2021, By: Melissa, Updated: Oct 16, 2023

Homemade Strawberry Popsicles with Basil

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Homemade strawberry popsicles with basil are really delicious and so easy to make. With sweet basil, fresh strawberries, and an easy simple syrup, these popsicles are the perfect summertime treat.

strawberry and basil popsicles

These refreshing popsicles are one of my favorites in the Summer when fresh strawberries and basil are abundant. We make lots of homemade popsicles and these are definitely at the top of my list.

These homemade popsicles are the perfect make-ahead treat for those summer months and they couldn't be easier to make.

Why you'll love these strawberry popsicles

  • Fresh herbal flavor: These popsicles have fresh basil which is the perfect flavor combination with strawberries.
  • Refreshing: These strawberry popsicles are light and refreshing and perfect for the Summer.
  • Great for kids and adults: Everyone enjoys eating these popsicles. They are great for entertaining or just for one.

What You Will Need

The ingredients for these strawberry popsicles are simple. Here is what you will need (full recipe below).

  • Strawberries: You want to make sure you are working with fresh strawberries, not frozen.
  • Fresh Basil: This is so wonderful with the strawberries and adds so much flavor.
  • Water: The water is for mixing with the strawberries.
  • Sugar: Just a little.
  • Lemon: This brightens the flavors of the popsicles.
fresh strawberries

How to Make Strawberry Popsicles

  • Make your simple syrup. To make these homemade popsicles, you will first need to make a strawberry simple syrup. This is very easy and takes about 5 minutes.
  • Mix Ingredients: Add lemon juice to the simple syrup. Lemons always brighten up the flavor of strawberries.
  • Assemble: After that, slice some more strawberries and add those to your popsicle molds along with a piece of fresh basil. Pour your liquid into your popsicle molds.
  • Freeze: For about 4 hours.

Once you try it and see how delicious these popsicles are, you will quickly want to make them all the time.

strawberry popsicles with basil
strawberry popsicles with basil
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Homemade Strawberry Popsicles with Basil

Homemade strawberry popsicles with basil are really delicious and so easy to make. With sweet basil, fresh strawberries and an easy simple syrup, these popsicles are the perfect summertime treat.
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
freezing3 hours hrs 30 minutes mins
Total Time4 hours hrs
Servings: 6 popsicles
Author: Melissa Oleary

Ingredients

  • 1 pint fresh strawberries cleaned and tops removed
  • 12 medium sized basil leaves
  • 1 ½ cup of granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ cup of water
  • ½ cup lemon juice
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Instructions

Strawberry simple syrup

  • Make your strawberry simple syrup by combining ¾ of your strawberries, sugar, and water in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
    1 pint fresh strawberries, 1 ½ cup of granulated sugar, 1 ½ cup of water
  • Once the sugar is dissolved, simmer on low heat for 2 minutes.
  • Now remove from the heat, add your lemon juice and place a lid on it and let cool.
    ½ cup lemon juice

Popsicles

  • Once it has cooled remove strawberries and discard.
  • Grab the remaining strawberries you didn't use and slice them thin.
  • Add 2 strawberry slices to each popsicle mold.
  • Now add two fresh basil leaves to each popsicle mold
    12 medium sized basil leaves
  • Pour your liquid mixture into the popsicle molds making sure to not over fill and following the manufacturers instructions.
  • Place them in the freezer and freeze for 4 hours or preferably 24 hours.
  • Remove your popsicles from their molds based on the manufacturers instructions and enjoy!

Notes

If you are looking for ways to not waste those strawberry tops, you can make this strawberry top simple syrup

Nutrition

Calories: 154kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 121mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 9IU | Vitamin C: 46mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition Values are estimates only.

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