How to Make Patriotic Popsicles

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Prepare the strawberries.

   Lightly wash them under running water to rinse any dirt off.
   
   Hull the strawberries and cut each one of them in half, vertically.
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   Step 2: Create the puree.

   Blend the sugar, strawberries, and lime juice in a food processor. , Use a wire mesh sieve and strain the strawberry puree through.
   
   Use the back of a spoon to press down, making sure you get all the liquid through.
   
   Discard any solids left in the sieve. , Pour the mixture into the popsicle molds, about 1/3 filled.
   
   Allow it to freeze until the mixture is firm. , Combine the sugar, heavy cream, yogurt, and lime juice in a bowl. , Top the red layer with the white layer, about 1/3 filled. , Place the molds back in the freezer until it's firm. , Blend the sugar, blueberries, and lime juice in a food processor. , Use a wire mesh sieve and strain the blueberry puree through.
   
   Use the back of a spoon to press down, making sure you get all the liquid through.
   
   Discard any solids left in the sieve. , Push the sticks through the white layer, making sure you don't crack anything. , Leave about 1/4 of an inch (0.64 cm) from the top for expansion. , Allow them to freeze for a few hours before consuming. ,
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   Step 3: Strain the mixture in a bowl.

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   Step 4: Freeze the mixture.

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   Step 5: Mix the ingredients.

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   Step 6: Layer the molds.

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   Step 7: Freeze the mixture.

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   Step 8: Create the puree.

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   Step 9: Strain the mixture in a bowl.

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    Step 10: Insert the popsicle sticks.

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    Step 11: Top the popsicle off with the blue layer.

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    Step 12: Freeze the popsicles.

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    Step 13: Finished.

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