Pineapple and Basil Popsicles
Pineapple and Basil Popsicles
Ingredients
- 3 cups (435 g) fresh pineapple, peeled and diced
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) water
- 1/4 cup (55 g) sugar
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) lime juice
- 1 tbsp basil leaves, finely chopped
Instructions
- Divide 1 cup (145 g) of the diced pineapple among 8 popsicle moulds. Set aside.
- In a small pot, bring the water and sugar to a boil, stirring until the sugar has dissolved.
- In a blender, purée the remaining pineapple with the lime juice, basil and sugar syrup. Skim. Using a measuring cup with a spout, pour the mixture into the popsicle moulds and insert a popsicle stick into the centre of each mould.
- Freeze for 6 hours or until the popsicles are set. To help unmould the popsicles, run the bottom of the moulds under warm water.
Pineapple and Basil Popsicles