Cinnamon Free Classic Popsicles
Bright, juicy strawberries blended with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a homemade simple syrup — these frozen treats are summer in its purest form. The flavor is clean and fruit-forward, with just enough sweetness to feel indulgent without being over the top. Store-bought popsicles and frozen novelties are notorious for sneaking in unexpected spices and flavorings, so making your own is a genuinely smart move when you need to keep things simple and safe. Every single ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify, which means no label-reading stress and no surprises. The lemon juice adds a subtle brightness that makes the strawberry flavor really pop, and that tiny pinch of salt ties everything together in the best way. Just blend, pour, freeze, and you've got a batch of gorgeous, ruby-red popsicles ready to pull out whenever the craving hits.
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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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