Strawberry-Rhubarb Ice Pops

INGREDIENTS

• 3 cups chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb (1/2 inch)
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 3 Tbsp water
• 1 cup strawberry yogurt
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh strawberries
• 2 drops red food coloring, optional
• 8 molds or 3oz paper cups and wooden pop sticks

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Place rhubarb, sugar and water in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until thick and blended, 10-15 minutes. Remove 3/4 cup mixture to a bowl; cool completely. (Save remaining rhubarb for another use).
2. Add yogurt, applesauce and strawberries to bowl; stir until blended. If desired, tint with food coloring. Fill each mold or cup with about 1/4 cup rhubarb mixture. Top molds with holders; top cups with foil and insert sticks through foil. Freeze until firm.

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