BHA & BHT Free Strawberry Paletas
Bright, juicy, and bursting with real strawberry flavor, these frozen paletas are the kind of treat that makes summer feel effortless. Every ingredient here is whole and recognizable — fresh strawberries, lime juice, sugar, water, and a pinch of salt — so you never have to squint at a label wondering what's lurking in the fine print. That matters more than people realize with store-bought frozen treats, which often sneak in synthetic preservatives to extend shelf life. Here, a quick homemade simple syrup does all the work of sweetening, and the blender brings everything together in under a minute. A squeeze of lime lifts the strawberries beautifully, and if you're feeling adventurous, a whisper of chili powder adds a subtle warmth that makes each bite genuinely interesting. The optional chunky texture trick — pulsing briefly and stirring in a few reserved strawberry pieces — gives you that satisfying, fruit-forward bite you just don't get from anything out of a box. Pop them out of the molds, hand them around, and watch them disappear.
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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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