Step 1: Combine pitted cherries, water (or cherry juice), maple syrup, and lemon juice in a blender. Add a tiny pinch of salt if desired, as it helps to round out the fruit's flavor.
Step 2: Blend until completely smooth. For an extra-smooth Cherry Popsicle Recipe, you can strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any pulp or skin fragments, though this step is optional.
Step 3: Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness or tartness as needed. If your cherries are very sweet, you might need less maple syrup; if tart, you might add a bit more. This is key for a perfect Cherry Popsicle Recipe.
Step 4: Carefully pour the cherry mixture into your popsicle molds. Fill them almost to the top, leaving a small space for expansion as they freeze. If using molds without built-in stick holders, insert popsicle sticks about an inch from the top once filled.
Step 5: Place the filled popsicle molds in the freezer for at least 4-6 hours, or preferably overnight, until completely solid. A fully frozen Cherry Popsicle Recipe is the best kind!
Step 6: To unmold, briefly run the molds under warm water (about 10-15 seconds) to loosen the popsicles. Gently pull on the stick to remove. Enjoy your homemade Cherry Popsicle Recipe immediately!