Black Pepper Free Strawberry Paletas
These frozen fruit bars are the kind of summer treat that feels both nostalgic and a little fancy all at once. Fresh strawberries blended with bright lime juice and a homemade simple syrup create a clean, vivid flavor that store-bought popsicles just can't touch. The ingredient list is refreshingly short and naturally free of black pepper in any form — no spice blends, no seasoning shortcuts, just real fruit doing all the heavy lifting. A pinch of chili powder is listed as optional, so you can lean into a subtle kick or keep things purely sweet and tangy depending on your preference. Making the simple syrup from scratch takes only a few minutes and gives you full control over sweetness, which is a nice bonus when you're working around specific dietary needs. Once the molds are filled and the sticks are in, the freezer does the rest of the work for you. Run warm water over the molds to release them cleanly, and you've got a gorgeous, jewel-toned paleta ready to enjoy.
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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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