It's summer and it's not getting any cheaper to buy frozen pops! So, when I open a can of fruit, I drain the liquid into a mold (or even an ice cube tray or a cup with a wooden stick) to make homemade Popsicles. Sometimes I'll add a bit of the fruit, too. Even if the liquid isn't 100% juice, I suspect it's a healthier alternative to the artificially colored and flavored ones you find in the frozen treat section. This works great with yogurt and pudding, too!
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Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Easy Homemade Frozen Pops
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Our kiddos made 100% grapefruit ones that ....mmmm...I wouldn't have thought of, but love them! They also like grape and orange juice ones. Cool! (yes, literally)
Wow. And I thought I was frugal. I always just dumped the juice down the drain but this is a much better idea!
JPL - I wouldn't have thought of grapefruit juice for the little ones...maybe we'll give that a try.
And, Mom, I used to dump the juice down the drain, too. All those years...what a waste!
Sounds yummy! Thanks for the idea. I have to find something to make popsicles in since it's supposed to get really hot the end of the week.
Thanks for the link love the other day. For pops, I often buy those 10c kool-aid packets (I always by the invisible-no dye-kind). This way I can control the amount of sugar that goes in. I only put in 1/2 - 2/3 the amount stated on the package.
Loved the idea of making something (good, too!) out of nothing. Thanks!
Great post =D
great idea - any idea where to get good popsicle molds? so many just seem so cheap!
I agree--the dollar store molds are especially not worth the money. My mom picked up a mold I LOVE from World Market. It only makes 4 at a time, but I have 4 kids, so it's perfect. I think it was $2.95. I'd like to get another one.
Hope this helps!
Great idea! The pudding and yogurt variations sound great. I keep plenty of that on hand. I know I have some popsicle molds around here somewhere....
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