Brazil Nut Free Classic Popsicles
Fresh strawberries, bright lemon juice, and a simple homemade syrup are all it takes to make a frozen treat that genuinely tastes like summer. The ingredient list is refreshingly short and completely transparent — no mystery additives, no processed fillers, and absolutely nothing to second-guess when it comes to tree nut concerns. Store-bought popsicles can be a minefield of shared-facility warnings, so making your own from scratch puts you fully in control of what goes into every bite. Blending everything smooth and pouring it into molds is about as low-effort as cooking gets, yet the result looks and tastes like something from a specialty dessert shop. The pinch of salt is a small but brilliant touch that deepens the strawberry flavor and keeps the sweetness from going one-note. These are a crowd-pleaser for kids and adults alike, and once you have the technique down, you can riff on the fruit endlessly through the seasons.
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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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