Refreshing Pineapple Sorbet Popsicles

These delicious pineapple sorbet popsicles are sure to be a hit this summer! These popsicles are three ingredients, dairy free and can be sweetened with a natural sweetener, maple syrup, depending on your preference.

I first started making these popsicles for my then boyfriend as he loved pineapple! Its been something he regularly requests and if it’s not in the freezer, he will ask for it and even make it himself if needed!

Our baby boy is nearly 8 months old and we wondered if our baby would love them. While making the popsicles, I gave our baby some of the blended mixture on a spoon and he loved it! For me, that is what being in the kitchen is about: food that is guilt free that can be enjoyed by the whole family.

Pineapple Sorbet Popsicles Video

The first time you make these popsicles, it may take you more time as you’ll need to adjust the quantities of lemon and maple syrup to your preference.

We have made these popsicles using freshly cut pineapple that we froze overnight and frozen pineapple from the grocery store. We prefer buying the frozen pineapple as it reduces the preparation time needed. Also, the frozen pineapple from the store is much sweeter which means you don’t need to add additional maple syrup.

Tips for making Pineapple Sorbet Popsicles

1. If you’re short on time, I suggest buying frozen pineapple from the store to use in this recipe rather than buying fresh pineapple and cutting it up yourself and freezing it at home.
2. If you don’t have a blender, you could use a food processor to make the popsicles but note that:
   • you will need to let the frozen pineapple defrost for about 5 to 10 minutes before blending and
   • you’ll need to ensure you have enough liquid in the food processor before blending it
3. If you don’t have popsicle moulds, you could freeze the mixture in a container but note that you’ll need to take out the container about 10 minutes before you want to enjoy the sorbet so you are able to dish out the sorbet with a spoon.
4. Use 100% coconut milk to ensure these popsicles are as natural as possible and does not include any emulsifiers. If you are not able to find 100% coconut milk, you could use a creamed coconut milk block and make it into coconut milk.
5. Fresh lemon juice makes a difference in the taste of your popsicles.
6. Use a tablespoon to get an even surface on your popsicles – If you are using a popsicle mould and accidentally pour too much of the mixture into a mould, you can take a tablespoon to take out some of the mixture and you can also insert the tablespoon into the centre of the filled popsicle mould and move the spoon gently from side to side to even out the mixture in the mould.

Tips for making these popsicles suitable for Baby Led Weaning

Before the age of one years old, I try to limit the additional sugar in the baby’s food. This is help get the baby used to the flavour of the food itself. Therefore, when making this recipe try to use pineapple that is ripe or pre-frozen store bought pineapple to ensure the sweetness in the popsicle is from the fruit itself.

When feeding the baby the popsicle, the baby can be given the popsicle as is but ensure the child enjoys it under adult supervision as the may want to eat the popsicle stick. Also, given that it is a cold dessert, you may want the child to only have a small amount.

How long do Popsicles keep in the freezer?

These popsicles can be stored in the freezer for 2 months if covered so the amount of air pockets are minimised to prevent ice crystals from forming .

The storage length has never been an issue in our home as these popsicles are usually finished within 2 weeks!

Pineapple Sorbet Popsicles Recipe

Ingredients you will need:

500g frozen pineapple

300ml 100% coconut milk

2 – 6 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

Maple syrup (optional depending of the sweetness of the pineapple and your preference)

How to make Pineapple Sorbet Popsicles

1. Add the frozen pineapple to the blender.

2. Add the coconut milk and 2 teaspoons of lemon juice to the blender.

3. Using crush mode on the blender, blend the mixture for one minute.

4. After the mixture has blended for one minute, taste the mixture to see if it needs more lemon juice or if the mixture should be sweeter. Once additional ingredients have been added, scrape down the sides of the blender with a spatula and blend for 15 to 30 seconds more. Continue doing this until the mixture tastes to your liking.

5. Once the mixture tastes to your liking, pour the mixture into popsicle moulds (remember to insert the sticks into the popsicles at this stage).

6. Place the filled popsicle moulds in the freezer for at least 12 hours or overnight until hardened.

7. To remove the popsicles, leave the moulds on the counter for 3 minutes or run the mould under hot water to remove the popsicle.

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Popsicle moulds – I prefer using silicone as its more durable and less toxic than plastic.

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