Pomegranate Apple Pops Recipe

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   If using whole pomegranates instead of juice, make several cuts in the pomegranate skin from top to bottom.

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   Immerse the pomegranate in a bowl of water and gently break it apart.

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   Pull the seeds away from the pith and they will sink.

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   Pour off everything but the seeds.

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   Drain the seeds in a colander.

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   Place the seeds in a blender and blend until finely chopped.

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   Strain the liquid though a fine-mesh sieve or a colander lined with several layers of rinsed cheesecloth set over a large bowl.

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   In a saucepan over low heat, simmer the sugar and apple juice until the sugar is dissolved.

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   Let cool to room temperature.

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    For a blend of flavors: Combine all the juices together, add the seeds and apples, and pour into the pop molds.

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    Freeze for 8 hours.

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    For multilayer pops: Add half of the apple juice mixture to the pomegranate juice, along with the 3/4 cup seeds.

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    Add the apples to the remaining apple juice.

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    Partially fill the molds with the pomegranate juice mixture.

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    Insert the sticks.

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    Freeze for at least 2 hours.

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    Add a layer of apple juice mixture, freeze for 2 hours, then add another layer of pomegranate; repeat, freezing for at least 2 hours between layers, until the pop molds are full.

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    Remove from the freezer.

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    Let stand at room temperature for 5 minutes before removing the pops from the molds.

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    Serve to health-trend-conscious friends.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.