The Flavors of Summer

The Flavors of Summer

Recipes and Photos by Jenn Bakos

 

Peach Thyme Popsicles

Ingredients

2 cups of water
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 cups fresh peaches, peeled
1 tsp. fresh thyme

Method

Heat two cups of water and one cup of packed brown sugar in a saucepan until the sugar is dissolved. Bring to a simmer until you have created a simple syrup. Set aside and let cool. Puree 2 cups of peaches and 1 teaspoon of thyme. Add to the simple syrup and mix. Pour into popsicle molds and freeze overnight.

Blackberry Mint Popsicles

Ingredients

2 cups of water
1 cup packed brown sugar
4 cups fresh blackberries
1⁄4 cup fresh mint leaves, minced

Method

Heat two cups of water and one cup of packed brown sugar in a saucepan until the sugar is dissolved. Bring to a simmer until you have created a simple syrup. Set aside and let cool. Puree 4 cups of blackberries and 1⁄4 cup minced mint leaves. Strain the fruit mix and add to the simple syrup. Stir and pour into popsicle molds and freeze overnight.