Oh, the memories that popsicles bring to mind. I can remember hot summer days when Mama would let us run through the oscillating sprinkler. We just had the one so we would line up and run through one at a time, jumping the ice-cold well water and laughing the whole time. When she would finally make us stop before we ran the well dry, we would bask in the warm sun with our bright green, red, orange, or purple popsicles to dry off before we would start again.
All these years later, I still keep those same popsicles in my freezer for those hot days when I’m working in the yard. But I have also taken it a step further by making homemade popsicles. Popsicles are perfect for the whole family and make an excellent summertime dessert. You can find a wide variety of molds and even the quick-setting popsicle makers that I like for convenience.
Peaches are in season, so pick some up for these incredible Peaches and Coconut Cream Popsicles. They are amazing and quite addicting. I usually make a double batch because they do not last long!
- 1 can full-fat unsweetened coconut milk
- ½ c. granulated sugar
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 c. fresh peach puree
- 2 tbsp. granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp. orange juice
- Pour the coconut milk into a medium saucepan. Add sugar and heat, stirring, until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Puree the peeled and sliced peaches with 2 tbsp. sugar and orange juice in a food processor until smooth (a few small chunks will be okay).
- Combine the coconut milk and peach mixtures. Pour into a large jar and refrigerate until cool.
- When cool, pour into popsicle molds. Freeze until firm. Remove from molds and serve.