Strawberry Rhubarb Pops From Pleasant Pops

Recipe makes about 40 fluid ounces or 20 2-ounce pops.

What you'll need:
Ice Pop tray or disposable cup
Ice pop sticks
1 bunch of rhubarb (approximately 10 stalks)
2 cups of strawberries (about 2/3 pint)
1 cup of sugar (any type but we use organic cane sugar)
pot for boiling rhubarb
sieve
blender

Directions:

Part 1:
Take rhubarb and remove all leaves and ends.
Cut remaining rhubarb into 1 inch chunks and put in a pot on the stove.
Add water until the rhubarb is barely covered and boil until rhubarb breaks down and loses its shape.

Part 2:
Take 2 cups of fresh strawberries and remove stems.
Blend strawberries in a blender until completely broken down.
Strain strawberries through a sieve into a mixing bowl to remove majority of seeds.

Part 3:
Combine rhubarb and strawberry juice in a blender and stir in one cup of sugar.
Blend until well mixed.

Part 4:
Pour mixture into cups or molds and insert sticks.
Freeze overnight.

Part 5:
Enjoy the next day! If pop isn't coming out of cup or mold, try running the outside of the cup under hot water.

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