Hazelnut Free Classic Popsicles
Fresh strawberries, bright lemon juice, and a quick homemade simple syrup are all it takes to make a frozen treat that tastes like pure summer. The blender does most of the heavy lifting here — everything comes together in just a few minutes before the freezer takes over. Store-bought popsicles and frozen novelties can be a minefield when you're avoiding tree nuts, with shared production lines and vague "may contain" labels making even the most innocent-looking treat feel risky. This recipe sidesteps all of that completely, built from scratch with a short, clean ingredient list that you can trust from start to finish. The lemon juice adds just enough brightness to keep the strawberry flavor from tasting flat, while the pinch of salt quietly deepens everything. Once they're frozen solid and unmolded with a quick run of warm water, you've got a vibrant, jewel-toned popsicle that looks as good as it tastes. These are the kind of thing kids and adults both reach for on a hot day without a second thought.
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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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