Fruit Popsicles

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup water
• 4 cups ripe mixed fruit – chopped
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice – freshly squeezed
• 0.125 teaspoon fine sea salt

Instructions

1. Combine the sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring just to a simmer, stirring until the sugar fully dissolves, 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature, about 15 minutes.
2. Place the chopped mixed fruit in a blender. Add the cooled syrup, lemon juice, and salt.
3. Blend until smooth, 30–60 seconds. For an ultra-smooth texture, strain through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing to extract as much liquid as possible.
4. Pour the mixture into 8 popsicle molds, leaving about 1/4 inch at the top. Tap the molds gently to release air bubbles.
5. Insert sticks and freeze until solid, 6–8 hours or overnight, until the popsicles are firm throughout.
6. To unmold, run warm water over the outside of the molds for 10–20 seconds, then gently pull the sticks to release. Serve immediately or return unmolded pops to the freezer, covered.