Black Currant Popsicles (Printable)

Tangy and refreshing frozen treats made with fresh black currant juice, naturally sweetened and perfect for cooling down on hot summer days.

# Components:

→ Fruit Base

01 - 2 cups blackcurrant juice, unsweetened, fresh or bottled
02 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

→ Optional

04 - 1/4 cup whole blackcurrants, fresh or frozen, for added texture

# Method:

01 - In a small saucepan, combine blackcurrant juice and granulated sugar. Warm gently over medium heat, stirring constantly until sugar completely dissolves, approximately 3 to 5 minutes. Do not allow mixture to boil.
02 - Remove saucepan from heat and stir in freshly squeezed lemon juice. Allow mixture to cool to room temperature before proceeding.
03 - If using whole blackcurrants, distribute them evenly among popsicle molds, dividing portions equally.
04 - Pour cooled blackcurrant mixture into popsicle molds, leaving approximately 1/4 inch of space at the top to accommodate expansion during freezing.
05 - Insert popsicle sticks into each mold and place in freezer for minimum 4 hours or until completely set and firm.
06 - Run the exterior of molds briefly under warm water and gently pull popsicles from molds to release.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They taste nothing like artificial popsicles, with a real tartness that makes your mouth wake up in the best way.
  • You know exactly what's in them because you made them with your own hands in about ten minutes of actual work.
  • The deep blackcurrant color is so stunning that people always ask where you bought them.
02 -
  • If you skip the cooling step and pour warm juice into the molds, the sticks won't stand straight and the mixture will freeze unevenly with icy chunks.
  • The difference between store-bought juice and fresh squeezed blackcurrants is noticeable, so if you see fresh fruit at a farmers market, grab them and juice them yourself.
03 -
  • Invest in popsicle molds with built-in sticks that insert from the top, which prevents the sticks from shifting and freezing at weird angles.
  • Double the recipe and freeze the extra juice in an ice cube tray for future batches, which cuts your prep time in half next time.
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