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Spicy Pineapple Popsicles (Paletas)
These Spicy Pineapple Popsicles (Paletas) are so refreshing. Layered with a spicy, salty spice mix that enhances the fruity freshness and sweetness even more, these are a delicious summer treat!EASY - This is an easy recipe, and perfect for summer! You can leave out the spice mix to make a more kid-friendly version.
Prep Time
20 mins
Additional Time
8 hrs
Total Time
8 hrs 20 mins
Servings:
8
popsicles
Calories:
69 kcal
Course:
Dessert, Breakfast, Snacks, Brunch
Cuisine:
South American, Mexican
Ingredients
Pineapple Popsicles
- 500 g pineapple 17.6 oz fresh pineapple (from about 1 medium pineapple, fresh
- 50 g sugar ¼ cup / 4 tbsp. If the pineapple is very sweet, you can reduce the sugar to your taste, granulated white
- 1 tbsp lime juice
Spice Mix
- 3 tbsp white sugar
- 1 tbsp black pepper ground
- 1 tbsp cayenne pepper use less to make it less spicy
- 2 tsp salt fine sea salt
Instructions
Pineapple Popsicles
- Place all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
- Taste and add more sugar and lime juice to taste. Set aside.
Cup of Yum
Spice Mix
- Place all the ingredients in a bowl and mix until well combined. Set aside.
Assembly
- Make sure you stir the pineapple mix before you pour, since the pineapple may settle to the bottom and form separate layers.
- Pour the pineapple mixture into 8 popsicle molds - about 1/3 of the way up. Sprinkle a small layer of spice mix and swirl it into the pineapple layer. Pour another pineapple layer over this (another 1/3) and repeat with the spice mix.
- Pour the final layer of pineapple on top and finish off with another layer of the spice mix, WITHOUT swirling it in.
- Place the popsicle sticks in the molds and freeze overnight.
- When ready to unmold - run the popsicle molds under hot water for a few seconds. Carefully remove the popsicles and return to the freezer until needed (if you're not going to eat them immediately).
- Sprinkle a little extra spice mix over the popsicles before eating. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Serving
1popsicle
Calories
69kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
292mg
(12%)
Potassium
82mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Vitamin A
169IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
31mg
(34%)
Calcium
11mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 popsicles
Amount Per Serving
Calories 69
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1popsicle | |
| Calories | 69kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 292mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 82mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 169IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 31mg | 34% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.