Tree Nut Free Strawberry Paletas
These frozen fruit bars are the kind of summer treat that tastes like it came from a street cart in the best possible way. Fresh strawberries blended with bright lime juice, a touch of salt, and an optional pinch of chili powder create that perfect sweet-tart-savory balance that keeps you coming back for another bite. A quick homemade simple syrup ties everything together and gives you full control over the sweetness — no mystery ingredients, no store-bought shortcuts needed. The whole process is straightforward: blend, pour, freeze, and unmold with a quick run of warm water. If you like a little texture, the recipe even lets you pulse the mixture and fold in small strawberry pieces by hand before freezing. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of tree nuts, so there's no label-scanning or cross-contamination stress to worry about. These paletas are proof that the most refreshing frozen desserts are often the simplest ones.
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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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