I’m honored to be part of this year’s McCormick Everyday Bakers, where I’m going to share my favorite colorful and flavorful recipes. Here we go!
The first official day of summer is almost here. However, where I live in South Carolina, the heat is in full force and we’re reaching record high daily temperatures. So, it’s already summer in my book! And summer means frozen treats!
While as I kid, I loved those ‘freezies’. You know, the long tubes of frozen sugar water. 😉 Well, it’s time to step up the flavorfulness and color and use REAL ingredients to make popsicles.
I can’t tell you how much having a popsicle mold has come in handy on these hot summer days.
As far as popsicles go, I usually go with strictly fruit and juice, but this time I decided to make a little bit of homemade simple syrup. With the subtle, but not tart lemon flavor and the mild blueberry flavor, it was just natural to want to add a little bust of flavor.
Let me just say, they are amazing! I literally only have one left in my freezer.
Here are a couple more popsicle ideas to start your summer:
- Chocolate Covered Strawberry
- Greek Yogurt
- Cantaloupe
- Peach
- Watermelon
- Blood Orange
- Pina Colada
- Strawberry Lemonade
Which one sounds best to you? Lemon Blueberry, right? 😉
You could even blend up a little extra and freeze them in ice cube trays to add to your drinks this summer! I mean, hello, Raspberry Peach ice cubes in iced tea. Genius. McCormick is just pure genius.
Lemon Blueberry Popsicles
adapted from McCormick
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 2 cups frozen blueberries
- 1/2 teaspoon McCormick pure lemon extract
How-To
- In a small sauce pan over medium heat, stir the sugar and water together until the sugar is dissolved.Â
- Pour the warm sugar water into your blender, along with the blueberries and lemon extract. Blend until puréed completely.
- Pour into popsicle molds and stick popsicle sticks in them.
- Freeze for at least 4 hours or until completely frozen.
Servings: 8 popsicles
I want a Popsicle mold so bad!!! The kids would love it if we could make our own! These look great!
You should totally snag a popsicle mold. I can’t tell you how many batches I’ve made already and it’s not even ‘summer’ yet. 😀
Perfect summer treat!
Agreed. 🙂 Summer perfection.
Love the blueberry and lemon combo! Definitely will try these just need to get Popsicle molds.
You won’t regret getting a popsicle mold. I didn’t think I would use mine that often, but I use it a LOT!
I love this fruit combination and these are perfect for Summer.
Lemon and blueberries are perfect together!
Can I cover the strawberry pops with chocolate? How? Can I make them with yogurt for more nutrition?Whatg about fresh strawberries. They are beautiful this year.
Can I make the strawberry lemon pops with yogurt for more nutrition? Hiow can IO coat them with chocolate? Can I use fresh strawberries? They are so beautiful this year.
These look so delicious, Caroline, and I love the flavor! I posted about berry popsicles today too! Going to check out your other pop recipes… I had no idea you had so many, and all of them sound awesome!
Thanks Georgia! I have a serious popsicle addiction. They’re just so easy to make and a great way to get some good fruit in ya! 🙂
I am dying over all these popsicle recipes!! I want them all!!
Right? Come on over! I have a freezer full! 🙂
These are so gorgeous Caroline! I have been comparison shopping for popsicle molds the past few days, definitely need one for the summer 🙂
Lovely pops Caroline!!