If you’ve been buying overpriced popsicles at the store, I’ve got good news: making Fruit Juice Pops at home is ridiculously easy and way more fun. All you need is your favorite juice, a mold, and a little patience while they freeze. The result? Bright, refreshing pops that taste like summer in every bite, and the best part is, you can mix and match flavors however you like.

Prep Time 20 min
Cook Time 5 min
Yield about 2-1/2 dozen

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 1-1/2 cups sugar
• 4 cups unsweetened apple juice
• 1 cup unsweetened pineapple or orange juice
• 1/2 cup lemon juice
• 30 freezer pop molds or 20 paper cups (3 ounces each) and wooden pop sticks

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, combine water and sugar; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3-4 minutes or until sugar is dissolved, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; stir in juices.
2. Fill molds with 1/4 cup juice mixture or cups with 1/3 cup juice mixture. Top molds with holders. If using cups, top with foil and insert sticks through foil. Freeze until firm.

Nutrition Facts

60 calories
0 fat (0 saturated fat)
0 cholesterol
2mg sodium
15g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 0 fiber)
0 protein.