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Peach, Chamomile & Honey Popsicles

It must have been over 100 degrees in Georgia today. It was hot, hot, and even more hot. I did not think one person could sweat as much as I did today. Fortunately, I opened the Sunday paper today and found this outstanding popsicle recipe inside. It seemed to be the perfect way to somehow, someway combat the heat which I knew was coming. I took a quick jaunt over to Publix and was fortunate to have found all the necessary ingredients.

This is a fabulous popsicle recipe. The two varieties of peaches blend to form an outstanding taste. Tangy, smooth and quite different. Chamomile has been popular herb since the Egyptian empire ruled the known world. It often is used by Arabs in oil form. Chamomile has been know to settle a nervous stomach, increase appetite, and as a blood cleanser. Beyond all that, it is really wonderful to use and enjoy. I had never heard of New York City’s People Pops. I went on their wonderful website and read some of their blog postings which were very well done. I am going to have to remember them when in New York City again. The recipe was a hit with the family and it really did cool us down for at least a few minutes anyway. I hope you will enjoy and let me know what you think about this incredible popsicle treat.

4 ripe yellow peaches

2 ripe white peaches

3 fresh chamomile flowers or 2 chamomile tea bags

1/4 cup honey

Juice of 1/2 small lemon

Pinch kosher salt

1. Clean, halve, and pit 2/3 of peaches. Puree them—skin included—until the mixture is nearly smooth.

2. Stir honey, lemon juice, salt, and 3 finely minced chamomile flowers (or 2 Tbsp of dried leaves from tea bags) into the pureed peaches.

3. Coarsely chop remaining 1/3 of peaches and combine with puree.

4. Add honey to taste. Make pops a tad sweeter than usual—they lose some sweetness after freezing.

5. Pour into popsicle molds or 3-oz. Dixie cups.

Add wooden popsicle sticks if needed; freeze.

Makes 10 delicious pops.

Recipe courtesy of New York City’s Pops. Recipe and photo courtesy of Parade Magazine. July 25th, 2010 issue.

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Gloria

I love these popcicles! gloria

Thursday 29 July 2010, 06:56

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Floetry Catnap

omg...I needed this! Thank you ~@floetrycatnap

Thursday 29 July 2010, 19:58

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Brooke Northcutt

We just made these - they are awesome! They have such a nice, subtle chamomile flavor that gives the pops a richer flavor than peaches by themselves. Yum.

Saturday 31 July 2010, 06:46

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