The sun is out, the temperatures are balmy, and the produce is getting amazing again - summer is just about here! My Chicago blood is still running thick from the winter, and I've been finding ways to cool down this week via cold treats. Paletas have become my newest chilled obsession.
I've been buying up these delicious Mexican fruit popsicles at a Paleteria nearby, but honestly, they are so easy to make. Fruit, sugar, water (or milk) + 3 steps until tasty time - that's it! Plus, they seem to be healthier and more natural than most store-bought stuff.
So instead of single-handedly buying out all the paletas in my nearby store, I figured that this recipe will feed my cool appetite. There are ways to get super creative with this recipes, so many fruit combinations you can try:
Can't wait to try all these flavors! Using just one fruit is also super tasty if your a fruit flavor purist. :)
- Mango + lime juice + chile powder
- Coconut milk (instead of water) + raw oats + cinnamon
- Watermelon + mint leaves
- Kiwi + Strawberry
- Coconut milk (instead of water) + Pineapple + lime zest/juice
- Raspberry + Blueberry
- Half & Half (instead of water) + peach
- Blueberry + Lemon Zest
- Orange + Passion Fruit
- Guava + Pear
- Lemon + Lavender
Can't wait to try all these flavors! Using just one fruit is also super tasty if your a fruit flavor purist. :)
Summer Fruit Mexican Paletas Popsicles
Ingredients:
- 3 1/2 cups of any fruit,spices, or herbs (see above for some suggestions)
- 1/2 cup water or milk
- 3/4 cup cane sugar
Culinary Dance Steps:
- In a small saucepan, heat water and sugar until the sugar has just dissolved. Let cool for 15 minutes.
- Add the fruit and sugar syrup to a blender, and puree until smooth.
- Pour the fruit puree into popsicle molds, and freeze until firm. To easily get the popsicles to release from the mold, dip the plastic/metal molds in hot water for 5-10 seconds.