Strawberry-Rhubarb Ice Pops

Ingredients

• 3 cups chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb (1/2 inch pieces)
• 1/4 cups sugar
• 3 tbl water
• 1 carton (8ounces) strawberry yogurt
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh strawberries
• 2 drops red food coloring, optional

Directions

In a saucepan, bring the rhubarb, sugar and water to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 – 15 minutes or until mixture is blended and thick. Cool.
Set aside 3/4 cup (save the remaining rhubarb for another use). In a bowl, combine yougurt, applesauce, strawberries, reserved rhubarb misture and food coloring (if desired). Fill molds or cups with 1/4 cup fruit mix; top with holders or insert popsicle stick into each cup.

8 ice pops