Receta Fruity Popsicles
Caroline’s birthday was last week so there were quite a few celebrations to prepare for. Now that she is in school I have to make treats for her classmates as well. I honestly love doing this, but as the day gets closer I start to dread that extra thing to do on my list. This year, she wanted to do fruit pops. I thought she meant fruit kebobs like another child did last year and I was game since it’s a healthier alternative to the usual cupcakes etc. She corrected me and once we were on the same page I was even happier about her choice.
These fruit pops are just so much fun. Who can resist? They are so visually stimulating with the fruit shining through. I love to use all different shapes, colors, and sizes to really draw the kids attention and get them excited about dessert. The best part for me was I could make these in advance and they only take about 20 minutes to prepare. So, the day of her school birthday celebration all I had to do was pack a cooler and go. I think I may buy a second popsicle mold and persuade her to do this again next year for Kindergarten!
The kids and teachers loved these healthy, fun popsicles. Even some of the children that don’t really care for fruit couldn’t resist them. So, whether you’re looking for a snack for yourselves, your kids, or something to bring in for a birthday celebration, you may want to think about these easy and beautiful fruity popsicles!
Fruity Popsicles
Ingredients
- 1 kiwi, sliced thinly
- 1 starfruit, sliced thinly
- 1 peach, sliced thinly
- 6 strawberries, sliced thinly
- 10 raspberries, sliced in half
- 3/4 cup blueberries
- 2 1/2 cups grape juice
*** Use any fruit you can find and enjoy. Don’t forget you can use frozen fruit as well! You can also use any juice you like. For the kids, I like grape juice or apple so that the fruit really shines through, but my daughter also loves pomegranate, fruit juice, and orange juice.
Add fruit to your popsicle molds, keeping in mind how you want your fruit to lay in the popsicle. I do a few big pieces on the bottom and top and scattered the smaller fruits in between. Push your fruits to the side and bottom of the molds so they really show.
Gently, pour juice into mold until you’ve reached the top of the mold and the fruit has been covered. Freeze overnight.
Yields 10 popsicles
Inspired by Martha Stewert