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Default Popsicle ideas wanted

On Sun, 2 Jun 2013 19:55:28 -0700 (PDT), "
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>On Jun 2, 8:33*pm, Janet Bostwick > wrote:
>> Do you make popsicles? *Would you share your ideas? *Mine often turn
>> out to be too hard and icy. *What am I doing wrong. *Thanks
>> Janet US

>
>They probably have too much water in them. If it's plain fruit juice,
>add more sugar. If it's something like Kool-aid, make it double or
>even triple strength. Another thing to try is pureed fruit. That way
>you get the pulp along with juice and that will help to keep the
>popsicles from freezing solid. I remember this one kid's mother used
>to put gelatin in her popsicles, but it gave them a funny texture.


I guess I need to do more research. I thought it would be as simple
as freezing leftover smoothies, quick ice cream and fruit juices. (
Janet US