Sesame Free Strawberry Rhubarb Popsicles
Tart rhubarb and sweet summer strawberries are a classic pairing, and freezing them into popsicle form might just be the best thing you do all season. A little honey brings gentle sweetness, while fresh ginger and a squeeze of lemon juice add brightness that keeps every bite from feeling one-note. The whole thing gets blended smooth — or strained for an almost silky finish — so the texture is clean and refreshing rather than icy and chunky. Sesame hides in the most unexpected places, from flavored syrups to packaged frozen treats, so making your own popsicles at home is genuinely the easiest way to sidestep that concern entirely. Every ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free of any sesame risk, with no sauces, coatings, or mystery additives in sight. These are the kind of frozen treats you can hand to kids and adults alike without a second thought, and they look stunning with that deep ruby color coming through the mold.
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8 servings
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 2 cups rhubarb, cut into ½-inch pieces
- 3 tbsp honey
- ¼ cup water
- ½ tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- 1
Combine the strawberries, rhubarb, honey, water, and ginger in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the rhubarb is completely soft and the strawberries have broken down, about 12–15 minutes.
- 2
Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the lemon juice. Let the mixture cool for 10 minutes.
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