Citric Acid Free Strawberry Paletas
Fresh strawberries blended with a homemade simple syrup and a squeeze of lime make for a frozen treat that tastes like pure summer. Store-bought popsicles and fruit bars are notorious for sneaking in citric acid as a preservative or flavor enhancer, which makes finding a safe option at the grocery store genuinely frustrating. This recipe keeps everything clean and straightforward — just real fruit, sugar, water, lime juice, and a pinch of salt, so you know exactly what's going into every bite. The optional chili powder adds a subtle, warming kick that plays beautifully against the sweet strawberries if you're feeling adventurous. Blending everything together takes under a minute, and the hardest part is honestly just waiting for them to freeze solid overnight. Once they're ready, a quick run of warm water over the molds and they pop out perfectly every time.
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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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