How To Make a Rainbow Pop

It was a hot summer day. We were in Manhattan and my daughter wanted a rainbow pop. What is it with girls and rainbows?

After giving a taste, she declared that it tasted artificial. It created a laugh amongst the customers in line waiting for their artificial frozen treats. So, I decided to make my own. I used my trusted Cuisinart hand blender to puree the fruits. Added no sugar, no water. The juice from the fruits is enough to turn them frozen. It is kind of time consuming because after each layer you need to put the pops in the freezer for some time then add the next layer. Otherwise, it will turn into purple, cold mess. But it works. And the result was great. Oh, and it was approved by my food critic. 
I used strawberry, cantaloupe, pineapple, kiwi, cherry and blueberry. But after being pureed the blueberries kind of lost their original blue color and blended with the cherries. I have made many juice and fruit pops in the past. And I know from experience that freezing step by step is key in making layered treats. I used our popsicle molds but you can also use plastic cups and craft sticks. 
We love frozen treats in the summer. In fact, we prefer it to ice cream. 

Give it a try. Make it with kids. Enjoy!