Popsicles with figs and lemon

Name: Popsicles with figs and lemon
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: Figs 6.5 oz; Lemon juice &frac23; cup; Water 6.7 tbsp; Sugar ¼ cup

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Calories per serving

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Vegetarian
Vegan

Energy Kcal 57
Carbohydrates g 13.6
of which sugars g 13.6
Protein g 0.4
Fats g 0.1
of which saturated fat g 0.02
Fiber g 0.7
Sodium mg 6

Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Makes: 6 pieces
Cost: Low

PRESENTATION

Step into a sunny Italian summer with these fig and lemon popsicles. Really good stuff. They're perfect for celebrating the season’s bounty. Imagine this: you bite into one, and the outside is wrapped with slices of fresh figs, giving you that tender, almost jammy bite right away. And the inside? There’s a homemade lemon syrup that’s just the right mix of tangy and sweet. It's like each lick takes you on a mini-vacation.

What's great about these homemade fig popsicles is their simplicity and elegance. Super easy. The fruit around the edge adds flair without complicated steps—just smart use of fresh ingredients. Plus, in southern Italy, figs are super abundant in late summer. This method turns them into a colorful, moist treat that's as fun to make as it is to eat.

When regular summer snacks start to feel a bit boring, these lemon fig ice pops really shake things up. Seriously good. They balance the natural sweetness of ripe figs with a bright, zesty punch from fresh lemon. And look, the presentation is a showstopper—those fig slices pressed against each mold make every popsicle look almost too good to eat.

In regions like Calabria and Sicily, using figs this way surprises guests, creating a healthy fig dessert that feels special yet light. Pretty much. Kids and adults love them. They offer a refreshing change from the usual store-bought options. For anyone into easy fruit popsicle recipes, this is a fantastic way to do something original without much fuss.

Thing is, the result is a batch of golden, crisp frozen treats that hit the spot on a hot day. They show how a couple of fresh ingredients can really really make summer desserts exciting. With these popsicles, you’re not just making a snack; you’re crafting a little piece of Italian summer joy. No question.

INGREDIENTS
Ingredients for 6 popsicles: Figs 6.5 oz (180 g); Lemon juice ⅔ cup (150 g); Water 6.7 tbsp (100 ml); Sugar ¼ cup (50 g)

Preparation

How to prepare Popsicles with figs and lemon

To prepare the fig and lemon popsicles, start by halving the lemons 1. Squeeze them 2 and then strain the juice into a bowl using a sieve to remove pulp residues and seeds 3.

Then prepare the syrup: take a pot and pour in the water 4. Then add the sugar 5, stir 6 and bring to a boil.

When the syrup has reached a boil, add it to the lemon juice 7 and let it cool. Meanwhile, rinse the figs under running water, then place them on a cutting board and cut them into slices about a quarter-inch thick 8. Then, take the popsicle molds and line the sides with the fig slices 9.

Place the molds on the appropriate stand 10 and gently pour in the cooled syrup with lemon juice 11. Insert the stick into each mold 12 and freeze for at least 3 hours.

If the sticks tend to sink inside the mold, you can implement a quick fix: get some pieces of aluminum foil and fold them until you get strips. Place the stick in the center of each strip 13, fold one half to one side, then the other half in the opposite direction 14, until you secure the stick 15. This way, once the sticks are inserted into the mold, the aluminum foil tabs will rest on the edges, preventing the sticks from sinking.

After the 3 hours of freezing, take the popsicles out of the freezer and unmold them by quickly dipping the molds in hot water 16. Then remove the popsicles from the molds 17 and serve immediately 18!