flower petal popsicles recipe
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Recipe type: Dessert
 
Makes 10 - I used a Norpro frozen ice pop maker with 10 molds. Each popsicle is 3 ounces (90 ml) and are 3.5 x 2 x 1 inches in size. 15 min active time of work. Freeze total - overnight is best. NOTE: If you fiddle with the recipe, careful with the ratios. The more alcohol you add and/or the more sugar, the more difficult it will be to get a solid freeze.
Ingredients
  • 4 cups water
  • various edible flowers (petals retained) - I ripped the petals off on some and they floated too much (can poke down these floating petals later after popsicles are slushy.
  • 2 T fruity liqueur (elderflower or something with little color)
  • 1 T sugar
  • simple syrup (see recipe for more details)
Instructions
  1. Place petals inside the popsicle molds being sure to layer them on top of each other gently. You can also use a dab little simple syrup to glue some of the petals to the sides of the molds in various positions.
  2. Mix water and elderflower liqueur in a large bowl and stir well to combine.
  3. Gently pour the mixture into the popsicle molds to avoid disturbing the petal placements.
  4. Freeze slightly without sticks, about 1 hour, then add sticks. This will help push some of the floating petals down to the bottom.
  5. Freeze at least 8 hours, or overnight.
  6. To remove from the molds, gently place in warm water until the popsicles pull free.
  7. NOTE: Yes, there's alcohol in this, but a very small amount. Unless there is a sensitivity or other medical issue, I see no reason not to share these with adults and children.
Recipe by story of a kitchen at https://www.storyofakitchen.com/miscellaneous-recipes/holidays-birthdays/flower-petal-popsicles-recipe/