# 57 Strawberry Popsicles

I know what you are saying...really Julie? Popsicles? In October?*Sigh* So sad I did not blog this in the summer:(  I really do not like the standard popsicles....flavored sugar water...yuck! Have I ever mentioned to you that we do not even drink Kool-Aid in my family....I'm just not a fan of a drink that has zero health benefits. So if my kids want a cool summer treat, real fruit popsicles are my choice! Sorry if I sound preachy...that is never my intention:)
How much puree you need depends on what kind of containers you have for making the popsicles. I use the Tupperware popsicle makers. I'm sure you can find something similar online if you do not know of a Tupperware rep.

Strawberry (Real Fruit) Popsicles

1 1/2 cups strawberry puree
1/4-1/2 cup sugar...really to your taste


1. Puree your strawberries and sugar together in a food processor.

2. Prepare your popsicle containers.

3. Fill most of the way, leaving a little headspace for expansion.

4. Pop the covers on and place in freezer!

 

Can it really be any easier then that? They are so yummy. My kids love them....we all do!

# 56 Strawberry Slush

I know, I know....I have taken a very long break from this blog. I have no excuse other than a kitchen remodel, a very, very busy summer, finishing a school year, starting a new school year, my daughter getting into another lead role in a theatre production and now that same daughter and also my son getting into another show....I'm exhausted. I really had little free time to blog. I have however been at work in my kitchen and photographing the process. So I do have thirteen homemade pantry foods and procedures ready in the wings. I may not get to 101 before the new year is up, but I will make it to 101 at some point!

When I left off back in July, I was in the middle of a beverage and strawberry theme. I will start back where I left off, even though strawberries are not even close to being in season....oh well...next year:)

Strawberry Lemonade Slush

2 1/2 cups strawberries
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
1 cup water
Chilled 7-up or Sprite
Vodka (if you must)

1. Start by blending up your strawberries and water in a blender or food processors.

 

 

2. Next squeeze your lemon juice into a strainer, over your freezer safe bowl of strawberry puree. I used three lemons.

 

 



3. Next add the sugar and mix until dissolved.

4. Cover and pop it into the freezer until firm yet not so hard that it is hard to scoop.

5. When you are ready for this super yummy treat, scoop some strawberry slush into a glass and add lemon-lime soda pop. Add a shot of vodka if you prefer the non-virgin variety.

So good and a great treat...in the summer...so sorry I didn't get this blogged when I should have:( But now you have something to look forward to next strawberry season:) But really it's yummy no matter what time of the year. I know a lot of people that love to make slush for the holidays...and it's red and very pretty and festive:) And the virgin variety is great for the kids! Mine love it!

# 55 Strawberry Lemonade

I'm sticking with my beverage theme for a couple more recipes but I'm going to piggyback on a new theme...strawberries.....We are just getting past strawberry season here in my neck of the woods. Albeit it's about a month past last year's season, but boy were the berries yummy.

I got up really early one morning and picked two flats of delicious, yummy strawberries.  I'm doing to share all my homemade pantry strawberry recipes over the next several posts!

Strawberry Lemonade

1- 1/2 cups strawberries
Juice of 2-3 large lemons
1/2 cup sugar
2- 1/2 cups cold water

1. Using a blender, crush your strawberries.

 

2. Place a small strainer over your blender and ream the lemon juice right into the blender.

 

3. Add the 1/2 sugar and blend until it is well combined and the sugar is dissolved.

4. Add the strawberry juice to a pitcher, add the cold water and refrigerate. Taste and adjust for your desired sweetness. You can always add more water or sugar.

This beverage is so yummy! I think this will be a new tradition on strawberry picking day. The whole family loved it. My only regret is not making more....I will have to double the recipe next time:)