Don't Pour Extra Orange Juice Down The Drain, Freeze It For A Tasty Dessert Later - Tasting Table

"If you're an orange juice fan, it's hard to top such a glorious combination of refreshment, bright acidity, and zesty sweetness. Whether you regularly keep one of the best store-bought brands of OJ in your fridge or tend to make your own fresh orange juice, there are plenty of ways to use up orange juice aside from just drinking it. And using orange juice to make popsicles is one our favorites."

"For one thing, doing this is about as easy as making a tasty snack or dessert gets. Simply pour the juice into an ice tray, with or without popsicle sticks, or grab an affordable Honsen easy-release popsicle mold. That's all it takes to have a fun, desserty twist on one of your favorite beverages. And it's good for you, too: Not only are you getting vitamic C, antioxidants, and potassium, but you're also in total control of any ingredients going into these juicy treats."

"The list of flavors you can add to your orange juice popsicles is virtually endless. Start with bits of real, fresh fruit for additional flavor and texture. Bolster the citrus profile with chopped orange or grapefruit segments, and add sweeter-leaning fruits like raspberries, blueberries, or strawberries, too. Alternatively, keep things smooth with a puree, like peach or mango, and of course, you can add so many different juices. Try pomegranate juice for bittersweet acidity, or guava and passion fruit for a tropical twist."

Freezing orange juice into popsicles offers a simple way to avoid waste and extend shelf life beyond the short refrigerator window of opened cartons and homemade juice. Pour juice into trays or molds with or without sticks, or use easy-release popsicle molds for convenience. Frozen pops retain vitamin C, antioxidants, and potassium while allowing full control over added ingredients. Flavor variations include adding fresh fruit pieces, purees like peach or mango, mixing other juices such as pomegranate or guava, and incorporating herbs like mint, basil, rosemary, or cilantro for complexity. Popsicles provide a nutritious, customizable snack or dessert.

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