Grilled-Peach and Almond Ice Pops

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   Special equipment: four 4-ounce ice-pop molds or six 3-ounce molds, 4 or 6 ice-pop sticks

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   Prepare a grill or large grill pan for high heat.

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   Bring the ginger, sugar and 1/4 cup water to a simmer in a small saucepan.

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   Cook on medium-low for 10 minutes.

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   Let cool completely at room temperature, at least 30 minutes.

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   Meanwhile, brush the peach halves all over with the butter.

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   Place them cut-side down on the grill, and grill until very charred, about 5 minutes.

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   Flip the peaches, and grill until the rounded side is charred in spots and the peaches are tender but not falling apart, about 5 minutes.

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   Transfer to a plate to cool completely, about 20 minutes.

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    Put the cooled peaches, preserves, 1/2 cup of the almond milk, lemon juice and a small pinch of salt in a blender.

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    Strain the cooled ginger syrup into the blender, pressing the ginger pieces in the strainer with the back of a spoon to extract as much flavor as possible; discard the ginger.

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    Puree the peach mixture until completely smooth, scraping down the sides of the blender partway through if needed.

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    Transfer the mixture to a large liquid measuring cup with a pouring spout.

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    Pour the mixture into the ice-pop molds, leaving 1/4 inch of space at the top (the mixture will expand).

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    Insert the sticks.

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    Freeze until solid, 5 hours to overnight.

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    When ready to serve, put the remaining 1/2 cup almond milk in one drinking glass and the almonds in another.

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    Unmold the ice pops, and dip the top of each into the almond milk, then into the almonds.

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    Serve immediately.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.