Fruit Popsicles

These colourful, flavour-packed fruit popsicles are made with food flavourings and natural or artificial colourings, offering a fun and customisable frozen treat.

Prep Time 10

Freezing 4

Total Time 4 10

Servings Popsicles

Ingredients

400 ml cold water
100 ml warm water
4 tbsp granulated sugar adjust to taste
1 tsp vanilla extract for a creamy base
½ tsp flavouring extracts orange, strawberry, lemon, raspberry, blueberry, etc.
2 drops food colouring in matching hues

Instructions

Sweeten the Base

In a jug, dissolve the sugar in 100 ml of warm water, stirring until fully dissolved.
4 tbsp granulated sugar, 100 ml warm water
Top up with the remaining 400 ml of cold water and stir in the vanilla extract.
400 ml cold water, 1 tsp vanilla extract

Divide and Flavour

Pour the sweetened base evenly into separate small containers, one for each colour/flavour you wish to make (e.g. four containers for four popsicle flavours).
Into each container, stir in ½ tsp of your chosen extract.
½ tsp flavouring extracts

Add Colour

To each flavoured mixture add a few drops of food colouring until you reach the desired vibrancy (start with two drops, then increase if needed). Mix thoroughly so there are no streaks.
2 drops food colouring

Fill the Moulds

If you’d like layered lollies, pour one colour into each mould layer by layer, freezing for 30 minutes between layers so they set cleanly. For single-colour pops, fill each mould right to the top in one go.

Insert Sticks and Freeze

Once filled (and layered if desired), insert the sticks and transfer the moulds to the freezer. Allow to freeze solid for 4–6 hours, or overnight for best results.

Unmould and Enjoy

To release, briefly hold the mould under warm tap water for 10 seconds. Gently pull out each stick and serve immediately.

Equipment

Popsicle moulds and sticks

Notes

Tips for your Fruit Popsicles:

Sweetness Level: Taste the mixture before freezing and adjust sugar if needed—some extracts are sweeter than others.

Natural Options: For cleaner labels, choose “natural” food colourings derived from vegetables or fruit.

Creative Combos: Mix two extracts (e.g. lemon + raspberry) for bespoke flavours—just match your colouring to the blend.

Enjoy these colourful, flavour-burst ice pops as a fun, quick treat that kids will adore—and you can rest assured they’re made with you in control of every ingredient!

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