Sweet Catskills Strawberries. How to put ’em in a Popsicle!

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June (a short but VERY sweet season!)

8 Strawberries Have 140% of a Child’s Daily Vitamin C

Over 53 percent of seven to nine year olds picked strawberries as their favorite fruit, making it the most popular fruit among children.
One cup of strawberries is just 55 calories.
Strawberries are a member of the rose family — and each one contains 200 seeds…wow!

Strawberries should be stored in the refrigerator and are best if used within 2-3 days.

Wash your strawberries, remove the green tops, then freeze and enjoy them year round!
Strawberries pair perfectly well with local rhubarb (check out this simple, delicious strawberry rhubarb crisp recipe)
Strawberries can be savory! Try this sweet AND savory salad featuring 5 local ingredients.

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Simple Strawberry Popsicles

INGREDIENTS (♥ = Fresh from the Catskills!)

2 cups strawberries, chopped ♥
2 cups low fat vanilla yogurt ♥
12 small paper cups
12 popsicle sticks

INSTRUCTIONS

Combine strawberries and yogurt. If you want a smoother popsicle, place mixture in a blender first.
Fill cups with strawberry yogurt mixture. Cover cups with plastic wrap or aluminum foil.
Insert popsicle sticks into cups. Place in freezer for at least 4 hours.
To remove popsicles from the cups, place in warm water for 1-2 minutes — they will slide ride out of the cups…Enjoy!