Blackberry Sage Pops

If your sage leaves come from the garden, be sure to rinse them thoroughly so they’re free of grit. You’ll need six Popsicle moulds or sticks and small, freezable cups. Makes 6 pops 1/3 cup (80 mL) packed fresh sage leaves 3/4 cup (180 mL) boiling water 1/4 cup (60 mL) honey 31/2 cups (875 mL) fresh or frozen blackberries 2 tbsp (30 mL) fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon) ▶ Place the sage leaves in a small bowl or mug and pour the boiling water over them. ▶ Use a wooden spoon to muddle (mash) the leaves slightly, then let steep for 3 minutes. Discard the leaves; stir in the honey until it has dissolved. ▶ Combine the blackberries, the honey-sage water and the lemon juice in a blender; puree until smooth. ▶ Strain through a fine-mesh strainer, stirring and pressing with a spatula to extract as much liquid as possible. You should wind up with about 2 cups (500 mL) of strained puree. ▶ Divide the blackberry puree among 6 pop moulds. Insert a wooden stick into each and place in the freezer for at least 5 hours.