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Raspberry-Melon Paletas

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Raspberry- Melon PaletasChristopher Testani

The near-creamy sweetness of cantaloupe plays exceptionally well with tart raspberries in these frozen treats.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 8

Ingredients

1/2 (3-pound) cantaloupe
1/2 pint fresh raspberries
1 cup simple syrup
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Remove skin and seeds from half of a 3-pound cantaloupe. Purée flesh with 1/2 pint fresh raspberries, 1 cup simple syrup, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar until smooth.

    Step 2

    Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a large measuring cup, divide among ice-pop molds, insert sticks, and freeze until solid, at least 6 hours.

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