Black Currant Popsicles (Printable)

Tangy and refreshing frozen treats made with blackcurrant juice, perfectly sweetened for summer cooling.

# Ingredient List:

→ Fruit Base

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

→ Optional

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

# Steps:

01 - In a small saucepan, combine blackcurrant juice and sugar. Warm gently over medium heat, stirring until sugar completely dissolves, approximately 3 to 5 minutes. Do not bring to a boil.
02 - Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice. Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature before proceeding.
03 - If using whole blackcurrants, divide them evenly among popsicle molds.
04 - Pour the cooled blackcurrant mixture into the molds, leaving approximately 1/4 inch of space at the top for expansion during freezing.
05 - Insert popsicle sticks into each mold and transfer to freezer. Freeze for a minimum of 4 hours until fully set.
06 - To remove popsicles, briefly run the exterior of the molds under warm water and gently pull out each popsicle.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They're genuinely easy to make—no fancy equipment or technique required, just a small pot and some patience.
  • Blackcurrants have this bold, almost mysterious flavor that tastes homemade in the best possible way.
  • Naturally vegan and gluten-free, so everyone at the table can enjoy them without questions.
02 -
  • Don't skip the cooling step before pouring—warm liquid in the molds will leak out and make a mess in your freezer, a mistake I made the first time and learned from immediately.
  • Fresh lemon juice makes a real difference compared to bottled; it's one small thing that elevates these from good to genuinely craveable.
03 -
  • Check your popsicle molds before you start—silicone molds release much more easily than plastic, and it's worth investing in good ones if you make these regularly.
  • The moment you see ice crystals forming around the edges of the mold (after about an hour), insert your sticks so they freeze in place at the perfect angle rather than tilting during the rest of the freezing time.
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