Cherry and pineapple are a match made in heaven – especially when paired together in these Cherry Pineapple Popsicles. An icy summer treat that’s perfect for cooling off on the patio.
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Why is it that pineapple and cherries seem to go so well together? Could it be that their bright colors are just so darn pretty together? Or, is it that the acidity of the pineapple is the perfect pairing for ripe, sweet cherries? Really, what would a pineapple upside down cake be without the cherries on top? Boring.
I absolutely love the flavor combination, and I have since I was a kid. Whenever the ice cream truck would stop by, I’d always grab for the pineapple cherry ice pops.
Whatever happened to ice cream trucks, by the way? Can we bring them back? I was at home last weekend and I could have sworn that I heard the music of an ice cream truck playing just a couple blocks away.
The kid in me wanted to run outside and check it out, but the adult in me was happy with my glass of rosé and Real Housewives playing on the television.
Ever since then, I’ve not been able to get those ice pops out of my head. #MissedOpportunity
So, I went to work on handcrafting these guys.
It really just takes three ingredients to make these yummy ice pops. The flavors are straightforward: cherry, pineapple juice and, if you’re so inclined, a bit of simple syrup (which is just sugar and water). If you prefer a more natural-style ice pop, feel free to leave out the simple syrup entirely.
Ingredients
- Cherries – I used fresh cherries in this recipe. You will need to pit them. I just insert a straw through the middle, and the pit pops right out. You can also use a cherry pitter. However, frozen cherries also work (and you won’t have to pit them)!
- Pineapple – You can also use fresh or frozen pineapple here. Canned pineapple also works. However, I’ve found that canned pineapple can be a bit thinner and result in an icier pop.
- Pineapple Juice
- Simple Syrup – You can also use maple syrup, honey or agave syrup.
How to Make Cherry Pineapple Popsicles
- Blend the pineapple. In a blender combine pineapple chunks with 1/3 cup of pineapple juice. Taste and sweeten with 1 Tbsp. simple syrup or honey simple syrup, if necessary. Transfer pineapple puree into a liquid measuring cup with a spout and set aside.
- Blend the cherries. Rinse out the blender. Puree cherries with remaining 1/2 cup pineapple juice. Taste and sweeten with 2 Tbsp. simple syrup, if necessary. Transfer cherry puree into another liquid measuring cup with spout.
- Add to molds. Pour cherry puree into molds, filling half way. Next, slowly pour in pineapple puree.
- Insert the popsicle sticks. Cover popsicle mold and insert wooden sticks.
- Freeze. Allow the cherry pineapple popsicles to freeze for 4-5 hours before enjoying them.
- Enjoy!
How to Remove the Popsicles from the Mold
There are a couple few options to remove your popsicles from the mold:
- Place the mold in a larger container filled with warm water. This is my favorite method. I like to fill a large baking dish with warm (not hot!) water and set the mold inside. After about 30 seconds, the popsicles will pop right out.
- Run the mold under warm water. Holding the popsicle mold under warm water upside down for 30 seconds will also have the same results.
- Let the popsicle mold sit at room temperature. If you allow the popsicle mold to sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes, the popsicles should soften enough to pop right out.
Pro Tip: After the popsicles are removed, I like to place them on a parchment paper lined baking sheet and pop them back in the freezer for about 30 minutes to allow them to harden up again.
Storage
Store your cherry pineapple popsicles in the freezer in the original mold for 1-2 months. If your mold doesn’t have a cover on the bottom, you can cover them with plastic wrap or tin foil to keep them fresh.
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Note: The ice pop mold that I used is available here.
Full Recipe
Cherry Pineapple Popsicles
Ingredients
- 2 cups pineapple chunks
- 3 cups cherries (pitted, fresh or frozen)
- 1/3 cup pineapple juice (+ 1/2 cup )
- 3 Tbsp simple syrup
Simple Syrup:
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- In a blender combine pineapple chunks with 1/3 cup of pineapple juice. Taste and sweeten with 1 Tbsp. simple syrup, if necessary. Transfer pineapple puree into a liquid measuring cup with a spout and set aside.
- Rinse out the blender. Puree cherries with remaining 1/2 cup pineapple juice. Taste and sweeten with 2 Tbsp. simple syrup, if necessary. Transfer cherry puree into another liquid measuring cup with spout.
- Pour cherry puree into molds, filling half way. Next, slowly pour in pineapple puree.
- Cover popsicle mold and insert wooden sticks. Freeze for 4-5 hours, until firm.
- To remove popsicles from mold, submerge mold into room temperature water for 60-90 seconds. Remove from water and pull popsicles out.
Simple Syrup:
- In a small sauce pot, combine water and sugar. Bring to a boil until sugar has dissolved. Let cool to room temperature. Store in fridge until ready to use.
Notes
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Place the mold in a larger container filled with warm water. This is my favorite method. I like to fill a large baking dish with warm (not hot!) water and set the mold inside. After about 30 seconds, the popsicles will pop right out.
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Run the mold under warm water. Holding the popsicle mold under warm water upside down for 30 seconds will also have the same results.
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Let the popsicle mold sit at room temperature. If you allow the popsicle mold to sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes, the popsicles should soften enough to pop right out.
Nutrition
This post was originally published in 2019. It was updated in 2024 to add new photographs and provide additional information. The cherry pineapple ice pops recipe remains the same. Enjoy!
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