A summer favorite are Popsicles, the frozen ice
on a stick that we all remember from our childhoods.
The story goes that when Frank Epperson was 11
years old he created the ice treat by accident and
waited 18 years before producing the first "Eppsicles" in
1923.. Later the name was changed to the more catchy
Popsicle. The first treats were sold for a nickel-hard to
believe when you look at the prices charged today!
You can make your own for much less. Sing a little song
and pretend you're the ice cream truck driver when you
give them to the kids:)
A Basic "Popsicle" Recipe
You'll need:
3 ounce package gelatin (Jell-o or store brand), any flavor
1 packet unsweetened, flavored drink mix (Kool-aid)
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup boiling water
Combine all in a 2 quart plastic pitcher. Stir til all is
dissolved. Add enough cold water to make 2 quarts.
Pour into small paper drinking cups and freeze until
it starts thickening then insert a Popsicle stick and
continue to freeze til hardened.
For a healthier version:
You'll need:
4 cups watermelon, seeds removed, cubed
paper cups
Popsicle sticks
Place the watermelon in blender and puree. Pour
into the paper cups, insert sticks and freeze til
hardened. You can use the small Dixie cups or
paper cups that are a little larger.
Another fruit version:
2 cups fresh, or frozen strawberries
1 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cup granulated sugar
Puree like the watermelon and freeze, insert sticks
when partially frozen and continue to freeze until
they harden (Overnight is good).
It's a frugal treat that the kids will love, whether they
are toddlers or teenagers!
About the Author:
Brenda Hyde is Mom to three little ones, a freelance writer
and editor here at OldFashionedLiving.
