On Mon, 04 Apr 2016 18:13:53 -0500, "cshenk" > wrote:
>koko wrote in rec.food.cooking:
>
>>
>> Time to start making ice pops and ice cream.
>> I intended to make caramel ice pops but I had to change my plans and
>> make almond pops.
>>
>> Here's what I did
>> http://www.kokoscornerblog.com/mycor...-ice-pops.html
>> or
>> http://tinyurl.com/j8enczv
>>
>> Here's the recipe I intended to follow but didn't. I will some day
>> soon though.
>>
>> @@@@@ Now You're Cooking! Export Format
>>
>> Paletas de Cajeta, Caramel Ice Pops
>>
>> desserts
>>
>> 3 cups half and half
>> 1/3 cup sugar
>> pinch of salt
>> 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
>> or 1 vanilla bean split lengthwise
>> 3/4 cup cajeta
>> 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans or walnuts
>>
>> Combine 1 1/2 cups of the half and half with the sugar and salt in a
>> saucepan. If using the vanilla bean, scrape the seeds into the mixture
>> then add the pod.
>> Cook over medium heat, stirring, until the sugar has dissolved.
>> Remove from the heat and add stir in the cajeta and the remaining 1
>> 1/2 cups of half and half.
>> If using vanilla extract, stir it in at this point.
>> Let cool slightly, then discard the vanilla bean pod and refrigerate
>> until completely chilled.
>> Divide the mixture among the molds leaving enough room for the pecans.
>> If using conventional molds, don't snap on the lids yet. Freeze until
>> the mixture has a slushy consistency
>> about 30 minutes. This will prevent the pecans from sinking to the
>> bottom.
>> Drop the pecans into the ice pops dividing them evenly among the
>> molds. If they float to the top, push them down with a small spoon or
>> ice pop stick.
>> If using conventional molds, snap on the lids add the sticks and
>> freeze until solid about 3 to 4 hours.
>> If using glass or other unconventional molds freeze until pops are
>> beginning to set, 45 minutes to an hour
>> then insert sticks and freeze until solid about 3 to 4 hours.
>>
>> Notes: Paletas Authentic Mexican ice pops
>>
>>
>> ** Exported from Now You're Cooking! v5.91 **
>>
>> koko
>
>Cajeta?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cajeta
koko
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