Zola Nene’s nectarine, maple syrup and yoghurt popsicles

MAKES 8

You will need:

3 nectarines, chopped
Juice of ½ orange (reserve the zest for the yoghurt layer)
2 tbsp maple syrup
250ml full cream plain yoghurt
100ml milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
Zest of one orange, finely grated
¼ cup maple syrup
100g ginger biscuits, crushed
4 tbsp melted butter
50g dark chocolate, melted, to serve

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How to make the popsicles

1. Place the nectarines, orange juice and maple syrup into a pot, then simmer until the nectarines are soft. Place into a blender and purée until smooth.
2. Spoon nectarine purée one-third full into the lolly moulds.
3. Whisk together the yoghurt, milk, orange zest and maple syrup, then carefully spoon into the moulds onto the fruit mixture, leaving space for the cookie mixture.
4. Mix together the crushed ginger biscuits and butter, then add as the final layer in the lolly moulds.
5. Carefully push the lolly sticks through, then freeze until completely set before unmoulding. Before serving, drizzle with melted chocolate.

For more inspiration, visit www.juicydelicious.co.za