High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Classic Popsicles
Store-bought popsicles are one of the sneakiest places high fructose corn syrup hides, tucked into ingredient lists right alongside artificial dyes and mystery flavoring. These homemade frozen treats solve that problem completely, built from nothing but fresh strawberries, a squeeze of lemon, a pinch of salt, and a simple syrup you make yourself with plain granulated sugar and water. The result is a brilliantly ruby-red popsicle that tastes like peak summer — bright, fruity, and just sweet enough without any of the cloying aftertaste that processed sweeteners leave behind. Blending everything smooth means you get a silky, clean texture that honestly puts most packaged versions to shame. The process is genuinely easy: make the syrup, blend, pour, freeze, and you're done. They're perfect for kids, great for entertaining, and satisfying to pull out of the freezer knowing exactly what went into them.
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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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