Summer Treats - Homemade Popsicles

Got fruit on the counter that's a little too ripe? Listen here...

Get your blender or food processor ready.

Puree.

Freeze.

And "Yes, kiddo, pleaaase get yourself dessert!"

MANGO BLUEBERRY POPSICLES

the mango is so sweet no extra sugar is necessary.

6 oz. blueberries, rinsed and looked over for bruises or excessive squishiness

2 ripe mangoes, peeled, pitted, roughly sliced

popsicle molds

Puree the fruit and pour into the molds with a funnel if necessary.

Freeze at least 4 hours.

Note - if you're using thick fruit, you may need to add a little simple syrup to get the right sweetness and consistency (see below for simple syrup how to).

Also, some fruit will benefit from a squeeze of lemon juice to prevent browning (strawberries, bananas).

Enjoy the fruit of summer while you can, use every last bit, sneak in the anti-oxidants under the guise of dessert and you've done a darn good thing for everyone.

SIMPLE SYRUP

1 cup sugar

1 cup water

Stir together over medium high heat until sugar dissolves. Refrigerate leftovers and use for lemonade or limeade.