Peanut Free Strawberry Paletas
These frozen fruit bars are the kind of summer treat that tastes like it came from a street cart, but you made them yourself with just a handful of real ingredients. Fresh strawberries blended with bright lime juice, a touch of salt, and an optional pinch of chili powder create that sweet-tart-spicy balance that makes paletas so irresistible. The simple syrup comes together in minutes and ties everything into a smooth, vibrant base that freezes beautifully. Store-bought frozen novelties can be a minefield of shared-facility warnings and mystery ingredients, so making these at home means you know exactly what's going into every mold. You can keep them classic and smooth or pulse the blender for a slightly chunkier texture with little bursts of real strawberry throughout. A quick run of warm water over the molds and they release cleanly — no fuss, just a gorgeous, jewel-toned popsicle 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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