Easy Applesauce Fruit Popsicles
Servings 6 popsicles
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups unsweetened applesauce
- 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries chopped, or fruit of choice
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup optional
- ¼ cup plain yogurt optional, for creamier texture
Instructions
Make the Popsicles
- In a bowl, combine the applesauce and chopped fruit. For smooth popsicles, blend until completely pureed. For chunky popsicles, stir gently by hand.
- If using, stir in the yogurt and honey or maple syrup until combined. Taste and adjust sweetness.
- Pour the mixture into popsicle molds, leaving about ¼ inch of space at the top. Insert sticks according to mold instructions.
- Freeze for at least 4 hours or until completely solid. Overnight is best.
- To unmold, run warm water over the outside of the mold for about 10 seconds. The popsicle should slide right out.
Notes
- Applesauce: Use unsweetened. Sweetened applesauce makes the popsicles too sugary once frozen.
- No mold? Use small paper cups and wooden popsicle sticks. Cover each cup with foil and push the stick through the center.
- For babies under 1 year: Skip the honey, which is not safe for infants.
- Storage: Keep in molds or wrap individually in plastic wrap. Lasts up to 3 months in the freezer.
- Fruit options: Strawberries, blueberries, mango, peaches, banana, or any combination.