The Queen's Galley, Kingston, NY 12401

Few desserts scream summer as much as these ice-cold pops on a scorching day. Lime juice adds a tart, refreshing twist to this classic fruit treat on a stick. Feel free to make these in cups and serve with a spoon!

Yield: Makes 8 to 12
3 cups fresh assorted berries (Blueberries, strawberries, raspberries)
sugar to taste
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup fresh lime juice
 
Special equipment: 8 to 12 ice pop molds and sticks
Simmer berries, and start with 1/4 cup sugar, and water in a 1 1/2- to 2-quart heavy saucepan, stirring occasionally, until berries burst and start to collapse, 3 to 5 minutes.  Purée berries with lime juice in a blender until smooth. (Use caution when blending hot liquids.) Blend in sugar to taste. The amount will vary according to the tartness of the berries you use. You will use anywhere from 1/4 cup to a full cup of sugar. Pour into molds and freeze until slushy, about 45 minutes. Insert sticks, if using, and continue to freeze until completely hardened, at least 3 hours and up to 1 week.

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