How to Make Fruit Popsicles Without Added Sugar

Learn to make delicious frozen treats using only fresh fruit and natural sweetness.

1. Prep your fruit. Wash fresh fruit and remove any stems, pits, or tough peels. If using strawberries, cut off the green tops. For mangoes or peaches, ask a grown-up to help remove the pit and peel. Frozen fruit works too - just let it thaw for 5-10 minutes so it's easier to blend.
2. Blend into a smooth puree. Put your fruit in the blender with 2 tablespoons of water or juice. Ask a grown-up to help you blend until it's smooth and creamy. If it's too thick to pour, add more liquid one tablespoon at a time. Taste it - if you want it sweeter, add honey now.
3. Pour into molds. Carefully pour or spoon your fruit mixture into popsicle molds, leaving about ¼ inch of space at the top (the mixture expands when it freezes). If you don't have molds, small paper cups work perfectly.
4. Add the sticks. If your molds have built-in sticks, snap those on now. For paper cups, cover the top with foil and poke a popsicle stick through the center. The foil helps the stick stay straight while freezing.
5. Freeze and wait. Put your popsicles in the freezer for at least 4-6 hours, or overnight for best results. The waiting is the hardest part, but it's worth it!
6. Remove and enjoy. To get popsicles out of plastic molds, run warm water over the outside for 10-15 seconds, then gently pull. For paper cups, just peel the cup away. Enjoy your all-natural frozen treats!