Balsamic-Strawberry PopsLeigh Beisch
A little balsamic vinegar and a few grinds of black pepper bring out the sweetness of ripe strawberries.
Recipe information
Yield
Makes 6 to 8 pops
Ingredients
2
cups sliced, hulled strawberries (from about 1 pound berries)
1
/4 cup sugar
2
1/2 tablespoons good-quality balsamic vinegar
Freshly ground black pepper
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Preparation
Step 1
Place the strawberries and sugar in a food processor and pulse just until the mixture is finely chopped and juicy but still chunky; you don't want a smooth purée. Transfer to a bowl and stir in the balsamic vinegar and a few grinds of pepper.
Step 2
Spoon the mixture into ice pop molds and insert sticks. Freeze until firm, at least 6 hours or up to 1 week.
Step 3
To unmold the pops, run hot water over the outsides of the molds for a few seconds, then gently pull the sticks.
From Perfect Pops: The 50 Best Classic & Cool Treats by Charity Ferreira. Text copyright © 2011 by Charity Ferreira; photography copyright © 2011 by Leigh Beisch. Published by Chronicle Books, LLC.