Limber de parcha are ice pops bursting with the vibrant flavor of tropical passion fruit. In Puerto Rico, limber 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. I like adding a popsicle stick to make them easier to hold while eating. You could also use a popsicle mold to make popsicles or paletas.
What is limber?
What is a limber, anyway? 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 parcha ingredients:
- Passion fruit juice
- Passion fruit pulp
- Water
- Sugar
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You could also use store bought passion fruit juice and frozen passion fruit pulp instead. Keep in mind that some brands of juice contain a lot of sugar, so add sugar a little at a time, if at all.
How to make passion fruit ice pops?
Add all ingredients to a blender. Blend only a couple of seconds on the lowest setting because you don’t want to pulverize the seeds. Otherwise, the juice will have tiny black specs. Taste the juice and adjust the amount of sugar, if necessary. Strain the juice and pour into plastic cups. I like using these 5 ounce cups with lids. It’s important to cover the limber to keep its flavor fresh. It’s important to cover the limber to keep its flavor fresh.
Place in the freezer and freeze for about 1-2 hours. When it’s halfway frozen, place a popsicle stick in the center. Optional: Add some passion fruit pulp on the top. Place back in the freezer and freeze for 8 hours or overnight. Serve with fresh mint leaves as a garnish. Enjoy!
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Limber de Parcha (Passion Fruit Ice Pops)
Equipment
- 8 plastic cups with lids 5 oz (see notes for links)
- popsicle sticks
- Popsicle tray optional
Ingredients
- 2 cups passion fruit juice
- 1 cup passion fruit pulp
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 cup sugar or to taste
- 1/2 cup passion fruit pulp for garnish
- mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a blender. Blend only a couple of seconds on the lowest setting because we don't want to pulverize the seeds. Otherwise, the juice will have tiny black specs.
- Strain the juice and pour into plastic cups.
- Place in the freezer and freeze for about 1-2 hours. When it's halfway frozen, place a popsicle stick in the center. Optional: Add some passion fruit pulp on the top.
- Place back in the freezer and freeze for 6 hours or overnight. Serve with fresh mint leaves as garnish. Enjoy!
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Notes
How to make passion fruit juice?
- 2 cups passion fruit pulp (from fresh passion fruit)
- 4 cups water, (more if you prefer less tartness)
- 3 tbsp cane sugar, or to taste
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Where to find fresh passion fruit?
Fresh passion fruit can be found at Hispanic supermarkets and grocery stores. I received my passion fruit from Tropical Fruit Box. Use my code MADEWITHSAZON to save $10 on your order. If you can’t find fresh passion fruit, use frozen passion fruit pulp and passion fruit nectar instead.Check out my other sweet recipes!
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