These Wine Pops are not only a great recipe for summer barbecues but this super fun frozen treat is perfect for any warm summer day! Try different combinations of wine and fruit to make them your own!
Sauvignon Blanc-Infused Yellow Peach and Vanilla Ice Pops
Makes 10 ice pops
INGREDIENTS:
4 ounces organic dark cane sugar
1 1-inch piece of vanilla bean, split lengthwise
3-4 ripe or overripe yellow peaches
7 ounces Sauvignon Blanc (2011 Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc recommended)
PREPARATION:
Combine sugar and 4 fluid ounces water in a saucepan. Gently heat, while stirring, until sugar completely dissolves. Remove from heat, add cut vanilla bean and steep for 15 minutes. Remove bean and allow syrup to cool completely.
Rinse peaches and pat dry. With paring knife, remove pits and stems. Lightly puree peaches, being sure to leave some texture, resulting in about 16 fluid ounces. Combine puree with cooled vanilla syrup and Sauvignon Blanc, stirring well to incorporate.
Pour into molds, add sticks and freeze until solid (about 4 to 6 hours). Unmold and serve either at once or place in plastic bags for storage.
Pinot Noir-Infused Blackberry Ice Pops
Makes 10 ice pops
INGREDIENTS:
4 ounces dark organic cane sugar
1 1/2 pounds blackberries (about 5 cups)
6-8 ounces Pinot Noir (2010 Kim Crawford Pinot Noir recommended)
PREPARATION:
Combine sugar and 4 fluid ounces water in a saucepan. Gently heat while stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
Rinse blackberries and dry with paper towel. Lightly puree in a blender. Add 6 ounces of cooled liquid sugar, 6 ounces Pinot Noir, and taste. If stronger Pinot Noir flavor is desired, add remaining 2 ounces.
Pour into molds, add sticks and freeze until solid (about 4 to 6 hours). Unmold and serve either at once or place in plastic bags for storage.
Recipe and photos from: www.bonappetit.com
