MSG Free Strawberry Paletas
Fresh strawberries, a squeeze of lime, and a pinch of salt are all it takes to make something genuinely spectacular on a hot day. These frozen fruit bars are built entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients — no flavor packets, no preservatives, no seasoning blends with hidden additives to second-guess. The homemade simple syrup keeps things clean and lets the natural sweetness of ripe strawberries do the heavy lifting. A touch of chili powder is optional but absolutely worth it if you want that classic sweet-heat contrast that makes this style of paleta so craveable. Blending everything smooth gives you a silky, vibrant pop of color, though you can pulse it briefly and fold in a few strawberry chunks for a more rustic bite. After a long freeze, all you need is a quick run of warm water over the mold and they slide right out, ready to eat. It's one of those recipes that feels like a treat but takes almost no effort to pull together.
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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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