Small Business Spotlight: Mariposa Pops [Video]

MARIPOSA, Calif. (KFSN) — He may only be in 6th grade, but Jaxton Stalder has been perfecting his popsicle recipes for years.

“They’re made of fresh fruit, and there are no unnatural sweeteners or colorings. We hand pull them and pour them, and then we blend up the fruit,” explains Jaxton.

He adds, “It takes, to make about 200 or so, an hour to two hours, and then we come back the next day and pull them and make more that same day.”

You can find Mariposa pops at farmers’ markets in Mariposa, popups, and private events.

With 50 flavors and counting, Mariposa pops are so enticing they even got a nod from Hollywood.

“Mario Lopez tried my spicy pineapple popsicles, and he swore on camera because it was so hot,” said Jaxton.

He adds, “It’s really fun to interact with the customers. It’s really exciting because the expression is always really happy.”

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