Carrageenan Free Strawberry Paletas
Bright, juicy, and just the right amount of tangy, these frozen strawberry bars are the kind of summer treat that disappears fast. A lot of store-bought popsicles and frozen novelties sneak in stabilizers and thickeners — including carrageenan — to achieve that smooth, creamy texture, but this recipe gets there with nothing but fresh fruit and a simple homemade syrup. Every ingredient here is clean and straightforward: fresh strawberries, lime juice, sugar, water, and a pinch of salt to round everything out. The optional chili powder adds a subtle kick that makes the strawberry flavor pop even more, in true paleta fashion. You control the texture too — blend it silky smooth or pulse it for a little fruit-forward chunkiness, whichever way you like. Once the mixture is poured into molds and frozen solid, all it takes is a quick run of warm water to release them perfectly. These are genuinely better than anything from the freezer aisle, and you'll know exactly what went into every single one.
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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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