Artificial Food Coloring Free Strawberry Paletas
These frozen fruit bars are the kind of summer treat that tastes like it came from a fancy paleta cart — bright, refreshing, and bursting with real strawberry flavor. The entire ingredient list is built around fresh fruit, a quick homemade simple syrup, and a squeeze of lime, so there's nothing artificial hiding in the mix. Store-bought popsicles and frozen novelties are notorious for sneaking in synthetic dyes to punch up their color, but here the gorgeous deep pink comes entirely from ripe strawberries themselves. A pinch of salt rounds out the sweetness, and if you're feeling adventurous, a little chili powder adds a subtle kick that makes the lime sing even louder. The blending process is simple and forgiving — you can go silky smooth or leave a few strawberry chunks for extra texture. After a long freeze, all it takes is a quick run of warm water over the molds and they slide right out, ready to eat.
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8 servings
For the simple syrup
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup water
For the paletas
- 1 ½ lb fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- ¼ tsp fine salt
- ¼ tsp chili powder (optional)
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 the syrup cool to room temperature, about 15 minutes.
- 2
Add the strawberries, cooled simple syrup, lime juice, salt, and chili powder (if using) to a blender. Blend until smooth, about 30–45 seconds.
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