Homemade Popsicles
By Brenda Hyde
A favorite summer treat? Popsicles! The frozen ice on a stick that we all remember from our childhoods. Here are recipes to help you make them at home for less!
An Accidental Treat
The story goes that when Frank Epperson was 11 years old he
created the ice treat by accident and waited 18 years before
producing the first "Eppsicles" in 1923. Later the name was
changed to the more catchy Popsicle. The first treats were sold
for a nickel -- hard to believe when you look at the prices
charged today!
You can make your own for much less. Sing a little song and pretend you're the ice cream truck driver when you give them to the kids.
A Basic "Popsicle" Recipe
Ingredients:
3 ounce package gelatin (Jell-O or store brand), any flavor
1 packet unsweetened, flavored drink mix (Kool-Aid)
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup boiling water
Directions:
Combine all in a 2-quart plastic pitcher. Stir until all is
dissolved. Add enough cold water to make 2 quarts. Pour into
small paper drinking cups and freeze until it starts thickening,
then insert a popsicle stick and continue to freeze until
hardened.
For a Healthier Version:
Ingredients:
4 cups watermelon, seeds removed, cubed
Paper cups
Popsicle sticks
Place the watermelon in a blender and puree. Pour into the paper cups, insert sticks and freeze until hardened. You can use the small Dixie cups or paper cups that are a little larger.
Another Fruit Version:
Ingredients:
2 cups fresh or frozen strawberries
1 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cup granulated sugar
Directions:
Puree like the watermelon and freeze, insert sticks when
partially frozen and continue to freeze until they harden
(Overnight is good).
It's a frugal treat that the kids will love, whether they are toddlers or teenagers!
About the author: Brenda Hyde is a freelance writer, wife and mom to three kids living in the Midwest United States. For more family friendly recipes and cooking tips visit Brenda at http://oldfashionedliving.com/recipes.html.
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Member Comments On...
Homemade Popsicles
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I kinda stopped annoying with Disney movies once they starting using computers to complete all the animation. didn't mind it when they used it for a few scenes etc. I much prefer The little Mermaid. Beauty & The Beast. Aladdin. The Lion King. Robin Hood. and of course the actual live action mixes. Mary Poppins. & Bedknobs And Broomsticks. The oldies are the goodies.vous pouvez obtenir votre celles du code RIO Fruits RIO de votre celles du code de SFR ou code RIO Bouygues dans le un clin d'oeil yeux! http://www.releve-identite-operateur.fr
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I remember the ice cube tray and toothpick popsicles. The way you make the toothpicks stay up straight is to cover the tray with plastic wrap after pouring in the juice, then sticking the picks through the plastic.
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We made these also when I was a kid. My favorite was always the orange juice popsicles.......yummy!!!!!
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