Nitrate & Nitrite Free Classic Popsicles
Fresh strawberries, bright lemon juice, and a simple homemade syrup are all it takes to make a frozen treat that tastes like pure summer. Many store-bought popsicles rely on artificial colorings, flavor enhancers, and preservatives that can sneak nitrates and nitrites into what should be a totally innocent snack — this recipe sidesteps all of that by keeping things completely from scratch. Every ingredient here is clean and recognizable, so you know exactly what's going into each mold. Blending the strawberries until silky smooth gives these pops a gorgeous deep-pink color and a naturally sweet, slightly tart flavor that no artificial version can really match. The squeeze of fresh lemon juice adds just enough brightness to keep things lively, while a pinch of salt rounds out the sweetness beautifully. Pop them in the freezer overnight and you've got a batch of vibrant, fruit-forward 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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