Peanut Free Classic Popsicles
Few frozen treats hit the spot quite like a bright, fruit-forward popsicle on a warm day, and this strawberry version is genuinely hard to beat. Fresh strawberries, a squeeze of lemon juice, and a quick homemade simple syrup are all it takes to build something that tastes like pure summer. Store-bought popsicles can be a minefield of shared production lines and ambiguous labeling, so making your own from scratch is the cleanest way to stay confident about what's actually in the freezer. The blender does most of the heavy lifting here — just blend everything smooth, pour into molds, and let the freezer handle the rest. That pinch of salt is a small but mighty touch, rounding out the sweetness and making the strawberry flavor pop even more. Kids and adults alike will be hovering around the freezer waiting for these to set, and honestly, you can't blame 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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