Grab some fresh oranges and make these simple, delicious orange popsicles. With only three ingredients, they’re bright, refreshing and full of real orange flavor — an ideal summer snack for kids and adults alike.
3 Reasons To Love These Orange Popsicles
- Real orange flavor: Made with whole oranges for fresh, bright taste.
- Quick and easy: Just a few minutes of prep — the only wait is freezing time.
- Perfect for summer: A light, healthier frozen treat that’s naturally refreshing.
Why Not Just Freeze Orange Juice?
Freezing orange juice works, but popsicles made from whole oranges have superior texture and flavor. Juice alone can freeze rock-hard like an ice cube, while blending the fruit with a little water and sweetener yields a pleasantly biteable popsicle that’s easier to enjoy.
Ingredient Notes
This recipe uses only three basic ingredients you may already have on hand:
- Oranges: Four seedless oranges (navel or cara cara work well).
- Water (or coconut water): Helps the mixture blend and thin slightly.
- Sweetener: Organic cane sugar or honey to taste.
See the recipe card below for exact amounts and notes.
Special Equipment
- Blender: Any blender that purées fruit smoothly will work.
- Popsicle mold: A reliable popsicle mold makes removal easy; molds that release individually are particularly convenient.
How To Make Orange Popsicles
Follow these simple steps to make bright, refreshing orange popsicles:
- Peel and de-pith the oranges: Slice off the peel and the white pith, then cut the oranges into chunks. Check for any seeds and remove them.
- Blend: Combine the orange chunks, water (or coconut water) and sweetener in a blender. Blend until smooth and the sweetener is dissolved.
- Fill molds: Pour the mixture into popsicle molds, leaving a little space at the top for expansion. Yield will depend on mold size; this recipe makes about six medium popsicles.
- Freeze: Freeze for at least 4–6 hours or preferably overnight. To unmold, run the mold under warm water for a few seconds until the popsicles release easily.
Helpful TIP
How To Peel & De-Pith Oranges
Remove both peel and pith to avoid bitterness. Trim the top and bottom, stand the orange on a flat end and slice downward following the curve to remove peel and pith, taking care not to waste the flesh.
- Slice off the top and bottom ends.
- Stand the orange upright and slice down along the curve to remove peel and pith.
- Continue around the orange until all peel and pith are removed, then cut into chunks.
Flavor Variations
Customize these popsicles with simple swaps:
- Add other fruit: Replace one or two oranges with strawberries, mango or peaches for new flavors.
- Mix citrus: Combine oranges with lemon or lime for a tart-citrus blend.
- Make creamy: Swap water for heavy cream and add vanilla for an orange creamsicle version.
FAQ
About 4–6 hours, depending on your freezer and mold. Freezing overnight is easiest.
Store in the freezer for 1–2 months for best texture. Longer storage can lead to frost and changes in texture.
Yes — if your oranges are very sweet, you can cut back, but don’t remove all sweetener: it helps keep the popsicles pleasantly soft.
More Popsicle Recipes To Try
If you enjoy homemade popsicles, try other fruity recipes for variety and inspiration.
I hope you love these orange popsicles — please leave a comment if you give them a try.
Orange Popsicles
- 5 min
- 5 min (plus freeze time)
- 6 popsicles
- Dessert, Snack
- Freeze
- Vegetarian
Description
Bright, simple orange popsicles made with whole oranges, a bit of water and a touch of sweetener. Easy to make and wonderfully refreshing.
Ingredients
- 4 seedless oranges
- 1/3 cup water (or coconut water)
- 1/4 cup organic cane sugar or honey (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Peel and de-pith the oranges: Trim the top and bottom, remove peel and white pith, then cut the flesh into chunks. Remove any seeds.
- Blend: Place orange chunks, water and sweetener into a blender. Blend until smooth and the sweetener dissolves.
- Fill molds: Pour the mixture into molds, leaving space for expansion.
- Freeze: Freeze for at least 4–6 hours or overnight. To unmold, briefly run warm water over the outside of the mold and remove popsicles.
Notes
- Mold tip: Use a mold that releases easily; briefly warming the mold under running water helps popsicles slide out cleanly.
- Peeling oranges: Remove both peel and pith to avoid bitterness — slice off the top and bottom, stand the orange and slice down along the curve.
- Texture: Blending whole fruit with a little sweetener gives a softer, more pleasant texture than frozen juice alone.