Chunky Peach Popsicles! And They're Good For You!

Why buy preservative-laced pops when it's this easy to make your own? Sub different fruits for all or part of the peach puree to make endless flavor combinations.

Make sure to reserve a portion of the peaches as you puree the mixture so the pops will be packed with icy cold, chunky bits of fruit. For a grown-up twist, try adding 1 to 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh mint, lemon verbena or basil.

Servings: 12 popsicles, 2 ounces each

Prep: 15 mins

Total: 2 hrs 15 mins

INGREDIENTS

1 1/4 pounds  ripe peaches, (3-4 medium), halved and pitted

  Juice of 1 lemon

1/4 cup  freshly squeezed orange juice

1/4 cup  sugar, or to taste

1/4 teaspoon  vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS

1. Coarsely chop peaches in a food processor. Transfer 1 cup of the chunky peaches to a medium bowl. Add lemon juice, orange juice and sugar to taste (depending on the sweetness of the peaches) to the food processor. Puree until smooth. Add to the bowl with the chunky peaches and stir in vanilla.

2. Divide the mixture among twelve 2-ounce or eight 3-ounce freezer-pop molds (or small paper cups). Freeze until beginning to set, about 1 hour. Insert frozen-treat sticks and freeze until completely firm, about 1 hour more.

Tip:
MAKE AHEAD TIP: Store in the freezer for up to 3 weeks. | Equipment: Twelve 2-ounce or eight 3-ounce freezer-pop molds, or small paper cups with frozen-treat sticks

NUTRITION FACTS

Calories 33, Carbohydrate 9 g, Fiber 1 g, Potassium 90 mg. Exchanges: Fruit 0.5.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet