Blueberry Mint Popsicle
Perfect summer treats with a lively mint-infused simple syrup and a bounty of blueberries. These popsicles are so easy to make and, even frozen, have a juicy crunch that both kids and adults enjoy. So… enjoy!
Prep Time:
10 minutes, plus 4 hours freezing time
Cook Time:
2 minutes
Serves:
10
Perfect for:
Kid Favorites
Dairy Free
Park Picnics
Ingredients
- 1/2 Cup sugar
- 1 medium lemon
- 1/2 Cup water
- 6-8 full mint sprigs (about 1⁄3 cup fresh mint)
- 2 Packages (6 ounces each) Driscoll’s Blueberries
Directions
- PLACE 1/2 cup sugar into a small saucepan.
- ADD juice of 1 medium lemon.
- ADD 1/2 cup water and 6-8 mint sprigs.
- HEAT to a low simmer for 1‐2 minutes until sugar is dissolved.
- REMOVE simple syrup from heat and SET ASIDE to cool to room temperature while the mint infuses into the syrup.
- REMOVE and DISCARD mint sprigs.
- PLACE blueberries into a blender.
- ADD simple syrup.
- BLEND on high for 30‐45 seconds or until blueberries are pureed.
- DIVIDE blueberry mint mixture evenly between slots of a 10-slot popsicle mold. LEAVE a space about 1/2 inch at top of mold.
- INSERT popsicle sticks.
- PLACE popsicle mold into freezer for at least 4 hours or until popsicles are frozen through.
- WARM outside of mold briefly under hot water to remove popsicles.
