Walnut Free Strawberry Paletas
Few things hit harder on a hot day than a fruit popsicle made entirely from scratch, and these strawberry paletas deliver that bright, refreshing payoff with minimal effort. Fresh strawberries are blended with a homemade simple syrup, a squeeze of lime juice, and a pinch of salt for a clean, vibrant base that tastes like summer in frozen form. A touch of chili powder is optional but genuinely worth trying — it adds a subtle warmth that plays beautifully against the sweet-tart fruit. The whole mixture gets poured into molds and frozen overnight, so the hardest part is honestly just waiting. Because every ingredient here is whole and straightforward, there's no need to scan labels or worry about hidden additives sneaking into your frozen treat. Running the molds under warm water for a few seconds is all it takes to release them cleanly, and then you're holding something that looks and tastes like it came from a street cart in the best possible way.
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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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