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Blackberry Sweet Potato Ice Pops

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Blackberry Sweet Potato Ice Pops
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These refreshing ice pops are made with sweet potatoes, blackberries, cinnamon and vanilla for a light blend of flavors perfect for summer. Recipe courtesy of McCormick
Prep Time
15
minutes
Cook Time
1
minute
Servings
14
Blackberry Sweet Potato Ice Pops
Total time: 16 minutes
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cup (about 1 medium) sweet potato, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 3 cup fresh blackberries, divided
  • 2 cup orange juice
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoon light agave nectar
  • 2 teaspoon mccormick® all natural pure vanilla extract
  • 3/4 teaspoon sea salt from mccormick® sea salt grinder
  • 1/2 teaspoon mccormick® ground cinnamon
Directions
  1. Place sweet potatoes in a medium saucepan with enough water to cover.
  2. Cook in simmering water about 15 minutes or until tender.
  3. Drain well; allow to cool 5 minutes.
  4. Place sweet potatoes, 2 cups of the blackberries and remaining ingredients into blender container.
  5. Cover.
  6. Puree until smooth, about 3 minutes. (If desired, strain mixture with sieve to remove seeds.)
  7. Divide mixture between 14 popsicle molds or small paper cups, filling about 2/3 of the way full.
  8. Add a few fresh blackberries to each mold gently pressing into sweet potato mixture.
  9. Freeze 30 minutes or until mixture just begins to set.
  10. Insert popsicle sticks or colorful straws into center of each mold.
  11. Freeze at least 4 hours or overnight, until completely set.
 
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