What is your favorite summertime treat? Cool off with something refreshing and tasty like real fruit popsicles! Enjoying a popsicle on a warm Texas summer day is a delightful way to unwind and chill.
Plus, there is another way to put freshly grown fruits and herbs to good use! In this blog, you will learn homemade popsicles recipes with herbs that you and your family will love.
THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF EATING FRESHLY GROWN FRUITS & HERBS
Eating fresh fruits and vegetables every day is essential to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Incorporating fresh produce to your diet may aid in disease prevention and can help you maintain a healthy weight, have more energy, and reduce signs of aging.
Fresh herbs are an easy way to make a dish go from boring to beautiful. They can add many different vitamins and minerals to your meals while providing extra flavor.
Growing your own produce and fresh herbs is a great way to get exercise, relax outdoors, and spend time with your family. When you grow your own food, you can make healthy summer snacks easier!
Let’s put our produce to good use with a healthy summer snack and make refreshingly sweet homemade popsicles!
How-To Make Refreshing Popsicles with Fresh Herbs
WATERMELON BASIL POPSICLES
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INGREDIENTS
- 3 cups watermelon
- ½ cup herbal syrup
- 3-4 fresh basil leaves
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ cup honey
STEP 1: MAKE THE HERBAL SYRUP
Before you create your watermelon popsicles, you need to make the herbal syrup. The syrup helps provide a better flavor, texture, and enhances freezing capabilities.
First, place water and honey in a small saucepan. Over medium-high heat, bring to a boil. Remember, always use adult supervision around hot stoves.
Let the water and honey mixture boil for 1 minute and then pour the syrup into a small heat-proof bowl.
Coarsely chop 3-4 fresh basil leaves and add it to the syrup. Stir in the herbs, making sure they are full covered. Allow mixture to sit for 10 minutes.
After 10 minutes, strain the herbs out of the syrup with a fork and let the syrup cool completely before using.
STEP 2: MAKE YOUR POPSICLES
Now that the herbal syrup is ready, it is time to make the Watermelon Basil popsicles.
Add 3 cups of diced fresh watermelon to a blender. Pulse until the watermelon is mostly liquified.
Add the basil syrup to the blender and blend on low until everything is nice and smooth. Stop blending before watermelon popsicle mixture gets frothy.
Pour into the popsicle molds and freeze until they are completely firm, at least 4 hours.
Enjoy this perfect popsicle recipe as your new summer treat for you and the kids.
ROSEMARY LEMONADE POPSICLES
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INGREDIENTS
- 3 cups lemonade
- 6 sprigs of fresh rosemary (or 1 sprig per mold)
- 1 cup orange juice
STEP 1: MAKE THE LEMONADE BASE
This homemade popsicle recipe is super easy and quick! Have you ever enjoyed a refreshing glass of rosemary lemonade? Take it to the next level with this cool summer treat.
In a medium-sized bowl, add 3 cups lemonade. You can use the lemonade of your choice, including mixes or from concentrate.
Add 1 cup of orange juice and combine.
STEP 2: ADD ROSEMARY SPRIGS
Grab your popsicle molds and start adding the rosemary. Always remember to wash your fresh herbs before using in recipes.
Place 1 sprig in each popsicle mold.
STEP 3: MAKE YOUR POPSICLES
Once your rosemary is set, carefully pour the lemonade mixture into each mold. Freeze until completely firm, at least 4 hours before enjoying!
HELPFUL TIP
If your popsicle molds come with a stick and lid, add them before placing in the freezer. If you are using popsicle sticks, do not add them right away. Let the mixture freeze for about an hour, and then add the popsicle sticks.
SHOP FOR FRESH HERBS WITH EASE
To better serve you, at Calloway’s and Cornelius, we have convenient ways to shop for your garden! Shop our local open-air stores or shop online for Curbside Pickup or Delivery!
Stop by today and explore our beautiful selection now! Have questions? Ask our Texas Certified Nursery Professionals; they are here to help!
