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ice+pops Limeade Ice Pops with Strawberry and Kiwi

Have you ever tried to reason with a 3-year-old? It’s amazing how fast they can trick you into something.

“I am three years old so I want three crayons!”. That is my youngest daughter’s recent argument for everything.

Everything has to be in threes. Three bedtime stories, three loveys to cuddle while sleeping ( even though they always end up on the floor or under her bed ), three baby carrots at a time on her dinner plate, three more marshmallows… oh boy, I could go on and on! Right now she is in her terrible two’s phase, although it seems to linger a bit if you ask me… 🙂

So what does it have to do with ice pops? Absolutely nothing, but I find myself tired in the end of a hot day and craving a satisfying and cooling treat.These pops are just that!

After the success of my no-bake cheesecake and whipped milk ice cream, I made a list of more no-bake desserts for this Summer. Ice pops were one of the top treats.

I used limes instead of lemons, because I am slightly obsessed with them recently. I made so many dishes featuring this gorgeous green citrus fruit that I just can’t wait to share them with you! I plan to make you lime-obsessed too! 🙂

These ice pops are so easy to make and so addicting! I hope you will give them a try. You will find them to be a nice change from lemonade. They are kiddos-approved because of the fruit slices and man-approved for the taste.

Limeade Ice Pops with Strawberry and Kiwi

3/4 c water
1/2 c lime juice
1/4 c agave, honey or simple syrup ( I used lime scented simple syrup from making candied lime peels )
8 strawberry slices
8 kiwi slices

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together water, lime juice and syrup.
Place fruit slices in pops molds.
Carefully, pour the liquid over into molds.
Freeze until solid, 6 hours or overnight.
To release, run mold under warm water for few seconds.

makes: 8 ice pops
source: adapted from Weelicious

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I promised to share few photos from our celebrations this past weekend.
Here they go:

1yold Limeade Ice Pops with Strawberry and Kiwi

My Lil’ Guy and me…

cakeandme Limeade Ice Pops with Strawberry and Kiwi

With Daddy, blowing the candle…

cakeandme2 Limeade Ice Pops with Strawberry and Kiwi

Giggles 😀

I will be back tomorrow for the 1st Blue Ribbon Challenge! Hope to see you here!

xoxo,

My dear Readers,

You may think I fell of the face of the Earth, disappeared or buried myself in frosting so much that I can’t reach my computer. 🙂
The truth is, we have our family staying with us for a month and my camera is filled with pictures of our kids with their grandparents, rather than my baked goods.
I miss posting on a regular basis and interacting with all of you.
To see that new comments on the old posts and the number of followers to rise despite my absence – makes my heart melt. THANK YOU.
Thank you for all the wishes for my daughter! It made her and me dance from joy to see all of your comments about the cake and the love you sent our way.
Soon, I will be back to posting 3 times a week and I have a sweet giveaway planned. So please, bare with me.

Here is my little bribe 🙂 – kiwi jam.

Made specially for you.

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It’s St. Patrick’s Day week and the web is full of tempting Irish recipes. I bookmarked so many of them that now I am stressing out I won’t be able to try them all!

As Crunchy Creamy Sweet is a baking blog, naturally I was considering making green frosting cupcakes or Irish cream cheesecake. But they are already live in the blogland and they are gorgeous.

But I was feeling lucky in the kitchen.

And kiwi caught my eye in the store.

Besides, it’s green, Springy and delicious!

Did you know that kiwi has more Vitamin C than an orange and the same amount of potassium as a banana?
It is a great source of Vitamin E, antioxidants and high in fiber.

Simply put – it’s a super fruit!

My kids love it!

I decided to make the kiwi jam. It exceeded my expectations.

It is perfectly balanced in flavor.Not too sweet, with the kiwi really coming through.

I altered my cranberry jam recipe for this one.

Kiwi Jam ( Fridge Style )

5 kiwi
2 tsp lemon juice
3/4 c granulated sugar
1 c water
3 tsp cornstarch mixed in 1/4 c water or 2 tsp fruit pectin, freezer jam kind

makes enough to fill 12oz. jar up to a rim

Cut each kiwi in half and scoop out the flesh with a teaspoon.
Place all in a medium saucepan.

Gorgeous green kiwi 🙂

Add lemon juice, sugar and water.
Cook on medium heat until it boils.

The kiwi will cook soft and break up into smaller pieces.

Add the cornstarch mix and stir. Cook 2 min.
Take of the heat and cool in the saucepan for 10 minutes.
Pour into a jar, put the lid on and place in the fridge.
It will thicken up as it cools.