Limber de cherry or cherry ice pops are sweet and tangy and taste like summer in a cup. In Puerto Rico, limber de cherry is traditionally made in small plastic cups. Once frozen, you flip the ice pop upside down and place it back in the cup to make it easier to eat. These cherry ice pops are the perfect frozen treat to enjoy during summer and this particular flavor is especially popular with children. In Puerto Rico’s tropical climate, limber is enjoyed all year round.
If you enjoy frozen treats, check out my other limber recipes like limber de coco, limber de parcha, limber de leche, and limber de piña colada.
Why is it called limber?
Limber got its name from pilot Charles A. Lindbergh, who landed on the island in 1928. According to locals, Lindbergh was greeted with a frozen juice that later was referred to as limbers. Limber is how many in Puerto Rico pronounce the pilot’s name.
Limber de cherry ingredients:
- Cherry flavored Kool-Aid
- Water
- Sugar
- Maraschino cherries
*For the full list of ingredients with measurements, see the full recipe below or click the Jump to Recipe button at the top of this page.
How to make limber de cherry?
Separate the cherries from the juice. Remove the stems from the cherries. Chop about half of the cherries into small pieces and set aside. We will be adding them to the limber cups later.
To a blender, add the Kool-Aid packets, water, sugar, whole cherries and cherry juice. Blend until smooth.
Line up the plastic limber cups and add a little bit of chopped cherries to each cup.
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Pour the mixture into the cups. Cover with lids and place in the freezer. Freeze for at least 6-8 hours or overnight. Serve and enjoy. ¡Buen provecho!
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Limber de Cherry (Cherry Ice Pops)
Equipment
- 16 plastic cups with lids 5 oz see notes for links
Ingredients
- 6 cups water
- 2 packets cherry flavored Kool-Aid
- 1/2 cup sugar or to taste
- 1 jar Maraschino cherries with juice 16 oz
Instructions
- Separate the cherries from the juice. Remove the stems from the cherries.
- Chop about half of the cherries into small pieces and set aside. We will be adding them to the limber cups later.
- To a blender, add the Kool-Aid packets, water, sugar, whole cherries and cherry juice. Blend until smooth.
- Line up the plastic limber cups and add a little bit of chopped cherries to each cup.
- Pour the mixture into the cups. Cover with lids and place in the freezer.
- Freeze for at least 6-8 hours or overnight. Serve and enjoy. ¡Buen provecho!
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