Blackberry Popsicles

A refreshing, naturally sweetened frozen treat made entirely from real fruit and cider.

Ingredients

• 3 red apples (like Gala or Crimson Crisp)
• 1 cup frozen blackberries
• 2 ½ cups apple cider (divided)

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Puree and Strain Apples: 
   1. Peel and core the apples. 
   2. Place them in a blender with 1 ½ cups of the apple cider and blend until completely smooth. 
   3. Pour the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, using your fingers or a spoon to swirl and press the juice through. Discard the leftover pulp.
2. Puree and Strain Blackberries: 
   1. Rinse the blender. 
   2. Add the frozen blackberries and the remaining 1 cup of apple cider. 
   3. Blend until completely smooth, then strain through the sieve to remove the seeds, pressing as much liquid through as possible.
3. Combine and Freeze: 
   1. Stir the strained apple and blackberry juices together until blended. 
   2. Pour the liquid into your popsicle molds, insert sticks, and freeze until solid.