Healthy homemade popsicles

Friday, July 26, 2024

• 5 ounces of strawberries (about 6 medium strawberries)

• 6 ounces of blueberries (about 1 ¼ cups)

• 7 tablespoons of granulated sugar

• 5 tablespoons of lime juice

• 1 ounce of ice cubes (about 3 ice cubes)

• 10 tablespoons of water

1. Red (strawberry) layer:

Cut 5 ounces of strawberries and place them in a small saucepan with 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar and 2 tablespoons of water.
Boil on medium-high heat, then simmer for 5 minutes. Blend until smooth, then add 1 tablespoon of lime juice and 1 ounce of ice cubes. Stir until the ice is melted and the mixture cools.
Divide the puree among 6 popsicle molds, tapping them to remove air bubbles. Freeze for at least 1 hour and while that’s freezing, move on to the next layers.

2. White (lime) layer:

Place 3 tablespoons of lime juice and 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar in a liquid measuring cup and stir until the sugar is completely dissolved. Add enough cold water to make 3/4 cup lime mixture.

3. Blue (blueberry) layer:

Combine 6 ounces of blueberries, 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar and 2 tablespoons of water in a saucepan.
Boil on medium heat, then simmer for 5 minutes. Blend until smooth, adding 1 tablespoon of lime juice. ° Chill until needed.

4. Combining the layers:

When the red layer is completely solid, divide the white mixture evenly among the molds. Freeze until mostly frozen, about 45 minutes. Insert the popsicle sticks and freeze until completely solid, about 30 minutes.
Divide the blue mixture evenly among the molds. Freeze until completely solid, at least 2 hours. When ready to serve, run lukewarm water over the outside of the molds so they release easily.

5. Enjoy.