Ripe Peach Popsicles are the next best thing to sinking your teeth into a fresh picked peach…let the juice dribble down your chin!
peach popsicles are the next best thing to a ripe summer peach!
This is part of a continuing mini series all about transforming fresh summer fruit into frosty popsicles. They contain no other ingredients but the ripe fruit, a touch of sugar, and a squeeze of lemon. My Cherry Lemonade Popsicles were transcendent. So were my Striped Juice Popsicles. These are no less. I’ve got at least one more installment coming up before I’ll let go of the bone — it’s just too much fun and they are so insanely tasty.
3 simple ingredients
- ripe peaches
- lemon juice
- sugar ~ just a touch to bring out the peach flavor.
Don’t you dare peel those peaches, the skin is where the vitamins, flavor, and bright bits of color come from. Chop them up, pile them in the food processor or blender, and puree. It’s kind of an obvious concept, I know, but honestly you can’t find this kind of thing at your local supermarket. You’ve got to make it yourself. Depending on my fruit I’ll add a touch of sugar and some lemon juice, but that’s it. If you’re serving adults, you can add some liqueur. There’s nothing better on a hot night.
TIP:Ok, if you insist on peeling your peaches, do it the easy way, use a serrated peeler — it’ll make quick work of the job.
homemade popsicles vs commercial pops
Mass produced fruit popsicles are mostly water and sugar, along with food coloring and artificial flavorings. My popsicles are made from pureed fruit and so they have nice texture to them as well as lots of nutritional value. And don’t get me started on the flavor…they really do taste just like biting into a piece of fresh fruit.
what type of popsicle mold to buy
I like this hard plastic mold by Norpro. It has a classic shape and lasts a long time. (I don’t have success with silicone molds.) Note that I don’t use the plastic lid that comes with the popsicle mold because it can get hopelessly stuck if your popsicle sticks tilt during freezing. I just cover the top tightly with foil and insert the sticks right through that.
peach popsicle faqs
Yes, not only other stone fruit like apricots, plums, and nectarines, but almost any fruit you can puree. Think about pineapples, kiwi, watermelon, etc. You can mix fruits, too, check out my watermelon kiwi pops, below.
Yes, if you prefer you can omit the sugar or use the alternative sweetener of your choice.
Wrap them well and use within a week.
You can use small paper cups. Just fill, top with foil, and insert your stick. Freeze until solid, then peel off the paper cup.
Ripe Peach Popsicles
Equipment
- standard 10 count plastic popsicle mold
Ingredients
- 4-5 large ripe peaches, no need to peel.
- juice of 1/2 lemon
- 2 Tbsp sugar
Instructions
- Slice the peaches in half, remove the pits, and give them a rough chop. Add the peaches to a food processor or blender, along with the sugar and lemon juice. Puree until smooth.
- Fill the popsicle molds to the top, and then insert sticks. Freeze until solid.
- To remove the popsicles, fill a sink with hot water and immerse the mold up to, but not over, the top lip for several seconds, then remove the popsicles. If the pops don't budge, immerse briefly again.
- To store, wrap securely in plastic and put back in the freezer.
Nutrition
Sue, I just made peach ice cream. NOW I’m going to make these peach popsicles! I wouldn’t peel the peaches for this either; besides the nutrition, it wouldn’t look as pretty! I never peel peaches for pie either. Another way for my husband to enjoy peaches, though he doesn’t like to just eat a peach.
Wishing I could have a bowl of your ice cream right now Jean…
Is that only for organic or even for the regular ones too? I was a bit concerned because of peaches topping the dirty dozen list.. thanks!
Beautiful colour and I love that they are whole fruit! Waiting for local peaches here, but as soon as they arrive, I’ll be trying these 🙂
What a wonderful way to enjoy the juicy, delicious flavor of a ripe peach! You really know how to make the best popsicles ~ great for kids too – a terrific summer treat – so pretty too!
I love the idea of capturing that fabulous fresh peach flavor for any time of the day or night. And your popsicles make a sweet, delicious treat so legal!
OK, totally drooling! 🙂 What a great, healthy way to beat the heat! And, the color is gorgeous!
Thanks Sherri, I love the little flecks of peel, and I want to try this with white peaches soon…
I’ve never made anything like this before but looking at your pictures and the recipe I am inspired to give them a go. So glad you advise not to peel the peaches. These look so good I now can’t wait to make them.
OMG….wish I can grab them from my screen…so gorgeous looking Popsicle:)
It’s currently 32 degrees celsius where I am right now and I wish I had one of these in my hands right now!! The perfect refreshing treat. Great mini series idea btw!x
Thanks Sarah, I sometimes feel self conscious when go off on one of these ‘kicks’, but in this case I think the idea bears repeating, and each popsicle has such a different personality.
I have a ton of peaches that are “on the edge” in my kitchen right now — now I know what to do with them! Thank you!
This is the perfect recipe for that, Marianne 🙂
So perfect for hot summer days!