Carrageenan Free Strawberry Lemonade Popsicles
Bright, tangy, and bursting with real strawberry flavor, these frozen treats are exactly what a hot day calls for. Many store-bought popsicles and frozen novelties sneak in carrageenan as a thickener or stabilizer, which can be a real problem for anyone trying to avoid it — but every ingredient here is completely straightforward and easy to verify. Fresh strawberries, real lemon juice, honey, and a pinch of sea salt are all you need to build something genuinely delicious from scratch. The honey gets dissolved into a quick syrup first, which means it blends seamlessly into the fruit without leaving any grainy or uneven sweetness. A hit of lemon zest takes the flavor from simple to seriously vibrant, giving each popsicle that extra citrusy punch. Once you pour the blended mixture into molds and let them freeze overnight, you've got a clean, refreshing treat you can feel completely confident about. These are the kind of popsicles that disappear fast, so consider doubling the batch.
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8 servings
- 3 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice (from about 3–4 lemons)
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 pinch fine sea salt
Instructions
- 1
Combine the honey and water in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the honey is fully dissolved, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
- 2
Add the strawberries, lemon juice, lemon zest, sea salt, and the cooled honey syrup to a blender. Blend on high until completely smooth, about 30–45 seconds.
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