• In a blender, or food processor, puree pineapple chunks with ¼ cup pineapple juice and 1 tablespoon simple syrup. Transfer puree into another container.
• Wash and clean out blender. Puree cherries with remaining ½ cup pineapple juice and 2 tablespoons simple syrup. Transfer puree into another container.
• Both mixtures will be rather thick. Use a spoon to alternate adding pineapple and cherry mixtures to popsicle mold. Cover popsicle mold with foil*. Insert wooden sticks in the mold. Place mold in freezer for at least 3 hours until popsicles are solid.
• To remove popsicles form mold, submerge mold into room temperature water for 15-30 seconds. Popsicles should slide out easily.

To make simple syrup: 

• Combine equal parts water and granulated sugar in a sauce pot. Bring to a boil and cook until sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature. Keep chilled in the fridge until ready to use.