Red Currant Popsicles
For the popsicles
- 2 cups of red currants
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ cup sugar
- ¼ cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 300 ml can of evaporated milk
- ½ cup whole milk
Make the popsicles
Give the currants a gentle wash and remove the stems.
In a medium saucepan, add currants, water and sugar. Bring to a low boil on medium heat. Remove from stovetop.
Using another medium sized bowl, strain the mixture through a sieve into the bowl to remove seedy bits.
Add the sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk and whole milk to the bowl.
Using an immersion blender or a regular blender, blend the ingredients until smooth, pink and creamy.
Pour into popsicle molds – I use a liquid measuring cup for this job for ease of pouring!
Freeze popsicles for 30 minutes until set up, then add the sticks. This keeps the sticks from shuffling around in popsicle liquid and gives them a straighter appearance.
Freeze for 6 hours or overnight until completely firm.