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    Strawberry, balsamic and black pepper popsicles

    Published: May 9, 2020 · Modified: Nov 23, 2022 by Sarah Brooks

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    These strawberry, balsamic and black pepper popsicles take a gorgeous summer flavor with delicious savory notes and turn it into a tasty popsicle.

    Strawberry balsamic popsicles with fresh strawberries.
    Strawberry balsamic popsicles with fresh strawberries.

    Nothing says summer more to me than a huge bowl of fresh, sweet, perfectly ripe strawberries. I picked up a couple of large punnets of locally grown strawberries on a weekend away. Strawberry, balsamic and black pepper is such a classic combination. It sounds like a weird popsicle flavor but honestly don't knock it till you've tried it. The combination also makes a great topping on a classic vanilla ice cream.

    Ingredients

    Strawberry balsamic black pepper popsicle ingredients

    Strawberries: I use beautiful fresh, ripe strawberries when they are in season on this recipe. You can sometimes get 'jamming' strawberries more cheaply which are a little less pretty but would work fine in this recipe. This is also perfect for using up over-ripe strawberries that are nearly past being useable.

    Granulated (white) sugar: adds a touch of sweetness, especially if your strawberries are a little under-ripe.

    Balsamic vinegar: a dark vinegar with a classic sweet and sour taste.

    Freshly ground black pepper: provides a peppery bite to these popsicles. Black pepper that's freshly ground gives the best flavor.

    How to make strawberry balsamic popsicles

    Cutting up strawberries
    Adding strawberries to pot

    Hull the strawberries and cut them in half. Add to a small pot with sugar, balsamic and black pepper. I use freshly ground black pepper here. It's worth it to get the fresher, more bitey black pepper flavor. You could use pre-ground black pepper at a pinch but you won't get the same depth of flavor. I don't recommend using ground white pepper. It has a different flavor and I imagine will taste weird in these popsicles. Let me know if you've tried it and it tastes good!

    Adding balsamic to pot
    Adding black pepper to pot
    Adding sugar to pot
    Cooking popsicle mix in pot

    Cook strawberries with the lid on, stirring occasionally until sugar is dissolved and strawberries are soft.

    Straining popsicle mix

    Allow to cool. Put the mix into a deep bowl you can use an immersion blender and blitz until smooth, or use a food processor. Strain mix to make sure there are no large lumpy bits left.

    Filling popsicle moulds
    Filled popsicle moulds

    Hot tip: make sure you have checked there is enough room in your freezer for your popsicle moulds Before you pour in the mix, or there will be tears!

    Pour into popsicle molds and add a stick. Freeze overnight or until set.

    Remove from popsicle molds and enjoy!

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    Strawberry balsamic black pepper popsicles with strawberries

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    Strawberry balsamic popsicles with fresh strawberries.

    Strawberry, balsamic and black pepper popsicles

    Author: Sarah Brooks
    These popsicles use beautiful ripe strawberries with the classic paring of balsamic and the bite of black pepper.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 5 minutes mins
    Freezing time 4 hours hrs
    Total Time 4 hours hrs 20 minutes mins
    Course Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 popsicles, 3.4 oz (100ml) each
    Calories 44 kcal

    Equipment

    • Popsicle molds and sticks
    • Immersion blender with chopping attachment or food processor

    Ingredients

    • 3 ¼ cups (750gms) fresh ripe strawberries
    • 3 table spoons balsamic vinegar
    • 3 table spoons granulated sugar
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Hull the strawberries and cut in half
    • Add to a saucepan with the balsamic and sugar and pepper
    • Cook over a low heat with the lid on, stiring occasionally, for about five minutes
    • Allow to cool
    • Blitz until smooth and strain
    • Pour into popsicle molds and add sticks
    • Freeze for four hours or until set
    • Remove from molds and enjoy!

    Notes

    Freshly ground black pepper in best in these popsicles.  You can use pre-ground but it won't have the same bite.  I don't recommend white pepper, it won't taste the same.
    Use the freshest, ripest strawberries you can.  You can sometimes get 'jamming strawberries' which is fine for this recipe as they are cooked and blended.
    Best eaten within 2 -3 days or they loose their bite.  Still delicious after that but the black pepper taste will fade.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 44kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 1gFat: 0.4gSaturated Fat: 0.02gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 199mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 16IUVitamin C: 75mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 1mg

    Nutritional Disclaimer

    Nutritional information is an estimate based on an online database. The nutritional content of ingredients may vary by brand. If you require accurate nutritional information, you should calculate this based on the specific brands and products you are using.

    Keywords: balsamic vinegar, plant based, vegan
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    1. Jaimie says

      August 14, 2020 at 11:43 am

      5 stars
      Fantastic!! Strawberry and balsamic go beautifully together but I have never even considered it as a frozen treat. Beautiful recipe, I can't wait to try!

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