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Red Fruit Popsicles Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 2 cups of fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
- 1 cup of fresh raspberries
- 1 cup of fresh pitted cherries
- 1/2 cup of granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup of water
- 1/4 cup of fresh lemon juice

Special equipment needed:
- Popsicle molds
- Popsicle sticks

Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a blender, puree the strawberries, raspberries, and cherries until smooth.
2. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and water over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
3. Remove the sugar syrup from heat and let it cool for a few minutes.
4. Add the lemon juice to the sugar syrup and stir.
5. Combine the fruit puree and the sugar syrup in a large bowl and mix well.
6. Pour the mixture into popsicle molds and insert popsicle sticks.
7. Freeze for at least 6 hours or until solid.
8. To remove the popsicles from the molds, run them under warm water for a few seconds.


Time:
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 5 minutes
Freezing time: 6 hours
Temperature:
Freezer temperature: 0°F (-18°C)
Serving size:
Makes 8 popsicles

Nutritional information:
Calories: 91
Fat: 0.5g
Carbohydrates: 23g
Protein: 1g
Sodium: 1mg
Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 19g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- You can use frozen fruit instead of fresh fruit.
- Honey or maple syrup can be used instead of granulated sugar.
- Lime juice can be used instead of lemon juice.

Variations:
- You can add a few mint leaves to the fruit puree for a refreshing twist.
- Add a tablespoon of chia seeds to the mixture for added texture and nutrition.

Tips and tricks:
- Use a funnel to pour the mixture into the popsicle molds.
- If you don't have popsicle molds, you can use paper cups and popsicle sticks.
- To make the popsicles easier to remove from the molds, let them sit at room temperature for a few minutes before running them under warm water.

Storage instructions:
- Store the popsicles in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 months.

Reheating instructions:
- Not applicable.

Presentation ideas:
- Serve the popsicles on a bed of crushed ice for a fun and festive look.
- Garnish with fresh fruit or mint leaves.

Garnishes:
- Fresh fruit
- Mint leaves

Pairings:
- These popsicles are perfect on their own, but you can also serve them with fresh fruit or a dollop of whipped cream.

Suggested side dishes:
- Not applicable.

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the popsicles are difficult to remove from the molds, run them under warm water for a few seconds.

Food safety advice:
- Make sure to wash the fruit thoroughly before using.
- Use clean utensils and equipment when making the popsicles.
- Store the popsicles in an airtight container to prevent freezer burn.

Food history:
- Popsicles were invented in 1905 by an 11-year-old boy named Frank Epperson.

Flavor profiles:
- Sweet, tart, and fruity.

Serving suggestions:
- Serve the popsicles on a hot summer day for a refreshing treat.

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Taste: Sweet, Tart, Fruity, Refreshing