Strawberry Popsicles and Strawberry Milkshakes

Strawberry Popsicles and Strawberry MilkshakesThese recipes are a great way to use your strawberries, especially if they are a day or two past their prime. Freshly picked, local strawberries don’t have much of a shelf life, so if you don’t eat them right away consider turning them into refreshing popsicles or milkshakes!INGREDIENTS• 2 cups strawberries, hulled and puréed• 1 cup organic sugar• 1 1/4 cups waterDIRECTIONSTo make the sugar syrup: Using a saucepan, simmer the sugar and water until the sugar has dissolved. Allow to cool.To make the popsicles: Stir together the puréed strawberry and 1 cup sugar syrup then pour into popsicle molds and freeze.INGREDIENTS• 1 pint (2 cups) strawberry or vanilla ice cream• 1 cup fresh strawberries (can be frozen)• 1 cup milkDIRECTIONSCombine all ingredients into blender or food processor. Puree until smooth and well blended. Add ice if you like it a bit more thick.[print-me target=".post-content"]