MSG Free Classic Popsicles
Fresh strawberries, a squeeze of lemon, and a simple homemade syrup — that's genuinely all it takes to make a frozen treat that tastes like peak summer. Store-bought popsicles are notorious for hiding flavor enhancers and additives you never asked for, so making your own is the cleanest way to know exactly what's going into every bite. The process here is refreshingly straightforward: dissolve sugar into water, blend everything together with the strawberries, pour into molds, and let the freezer do the heavy lifting overnight. That bright, natural strawberry flavor comes through without anything masking or amplifying it artificially. A pinch of salt and a hit of fresh lemon juice are the only flavor boosters you need, and both do their job beautifully. These are the kind of popsicles that taste like something your grandmother would have made if she had a blender — pure, fruity, and completely satisfying on a hot day.
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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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