Cherry Popsicle

• 2 cups cherries – fresh or frozen, pitted

• 2–3 tbsp honey (or maple syrup/agave; adjust to taste)

• ½ cup water – or coconut water for a refreshing twist

• 1–2 tsp lemon juice – optional, helps brighten the flavour

• Pinch of salt – optional, enhances sweetness

1. Prepare the cherries

• If using fresh cherries: wash, stem, and remove pits.

• If using frozen cherries: let them thaw slightly so they blend more easily.

2. Blend

• Add cherries, honey, water, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt to a blender.

• Blend until completely smooth.

• For a chunkier popsicle, pulse instead of blending fully.

3. Taste & Adjust

• Taste the mixture — cherries can vary in sweetness.

• Add more honey if needed, 1 tsp at a time, blending again briefly.

4. Fill the molds

• Pour the mixture into popsicle molds, leaving about ½ cm at the top to allow for expansion while freezing.

• Tap the mold gently on the counter to remove air bubbles.

5. Insert sticks

• If your mold doesn’t hold sticks in place, freeze for 1 hour first, then insert sticks so they stay upright.

6. Freeze

• Freeze for at least 4–6 hours, or overnight for best results.

7. Unmold & Serve

• To release popsicles, run the mold under warm water for 5–10 seconds and gently pull them out.