Artificial Food Coloring Free Classic Popsicles
Store-bought popsicles are one of those sneaky sources of synthetic dyes — that electric red or neon orange usually comes from artificial colorings rather than anything resembling real fruit. These frozen treats flip the script entirely, getting every drop of their gorgeous ruby color straight from two pounds of fresh strawberries. A quick homemade simple syrup keeps things smooth and perfectly sweet, while a splash of lemon juice and a pinch of salt sharpen the flavor in a way that makes each bite taste unmistakably like summer. The blending process is effortless, and pouring the mixture into molds feels almost meditative. After a long freeze, you get a popsicle that's vibrant, fruity, and completely free of anything artificial — just whole ingredients you can actually name. Kids and adults alike will reach for a second one before the first is even finished.
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8 servings
For the simple syrup
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup water
For the popsicles
- 2 lbs fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- 1
Combine the sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is fully dissolved, about 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature, about 15 minutes.
- 2
Add the strawberries, lemon juice, salt, and cooled simple syrup to a blender. Blend on high until completely smooth, about 30–45 seconds.
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