Turmeric Free Strawberry Paletas
Bright, juicy, and refreshingly simple, these frozen strawberry bars are the kind of treat that tastes like peak summer in every bite. Fresh strawberries do all the heavy lifting here, blended smooth with a homemade simple syrup, a squeeze of lime, and a pinch of salt that makes the fruit flavor pop in the best way. If you like a little heat, the optional chili powder adds a subtle kick that plays beautifully against the sweetness — a classic Mexican paleta move that feels fancy without any extra effort. The whole mixture comes together in a blender before getting poured into molds, so the process is genuinely low-fuss. Many store-bought frozen novelties sneak in spice blends or colorings that can be hard to vet, but this recipe keeps the ingredient list short, clean, and completely transparent. You control exactly what goes in, which makes it easy to enjoy without second-guessing a single component. Run the molds under warm water for a few seconds and these beauties slide right out, ready to cool you down on a hot afternoon.
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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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