Spa Popsicles are a cool, fun, summer-in-your-mouth popsicle loaded with summer fruit and a hint of herb flavor!
They make me want to be at a spa somewhere beautiful or an amazing resort poolside cabana!
These are great on a hot blistery day when the heat and humidity become unbearable and there's no pool or beach immediately in sight! Count on these lovelies to cool you down instantly!
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Naturally sweet, hydrating and not from a box!
TOOLS
popsicle sticks
popsicle mold - I used Non Pro Ice Pop Maker which you can purchase on amazon.com
medium size strainer
4 cup measuring cup or medium sized containder with pouring spout
blender
small 1-2 quart sauce pan
Strawberry Hibiscus Popsicles
2 cups water
1/3 cup sugar
1 cup hibiscus dried flowers
4 cups halved strawberries
2 cups water
1/3 cup sugar
1 cup hibiscus dried flowers
4 cups halved strawberries
Raspberry Lavender Popsicles
2 cups water
1/2 cup sugar
2 tbsp edible lavender
12 oz frozen or 4 cups fresh raspberries
Cucumber Lime Basil Popsicles
2 cups water
1/2 cup sugar
2 tbsp edible lavender
12 oz frozen or 4 cups fresh raspberries
Cucumber Lime Basil Popsicles
1-3/4 cups water
3/4 cups sugar
1 bunch basil
3/4 cup lime juice
4 cucumbers
Cantaloupe Mint Popsicles
2 cups water
1/2 cup sugar
1 bunch mint
4 cups large cubed cantaloupe
DIRECTIONS
4 cups large cubed cantaloupe
DIRECTIONS
First make the herb simple syrup. Mine is less sweet whereas a true simple syrup is equal parts water to sugar. Tip: use coconut water instead of regualar water for extra hydrating benefits!
Herb Simple Syrup
Rub herb sprigs in your hands to bruise leaves and stems, then combine in a small 2 quart saucepan with water and sugar per each recipe as listed above. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved for about 2 minutes. Simmer for 1 minute. Then remove from heat and let steep, keep covered for 5 minutes. Pour through a strainer over a bowl. Discard herb sprigs. Let herb simple syrup cool down.
While the simple syrup is cooling, wash and cut the fruit and add to the blender, pour the cooled simple syrup and begin blending the mixture until smooth - don't forget to put the lid on the blender! Pass the mixture thru a strainer. Carefully pour the mixture into the popsicle mold filling each section. Cover and insert the popsicle sticks.
Freeze for minimum of 5 hours or overnight. Before trying to release the popsicles from the molds try running the bottom section thru running tap water to help loosen. Voila!
Herb Simple Syrup
Rub herb sprigs in your hands to bruise leaves and stems, then combine in a small 2 quart saucepan with water and sugar per each recipe as listed above. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved for about 2 minutes. Simmer for 1 minute. Then remove from heat and let steep, keep covered for 5 minutes. Pour through a strainer over a bowl. Discard herb sprigs. Let herb simple syrup cool down.
While the simple syrup is cooling, wash and cut the fruit and add to the blender, pour the cooled simple syrup and begin blending the mixture until smooth - don't forget to put the lid on the blender! Pass the mixture thru a strainer. Carefully pour the mixture into the popsicle mold filling each section. Cover and insert the popsicle sticks.
Freeze for minimum of 5 hours or overnight. Before trying to release the popsicles from the molds try running the bottom section thru running tap water to help loosen. Voila!