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Ingredients
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2 pounds stemmed seedless red grapes (about 6 cups)
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3 tablespoons granulated sugar
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2/3 cup water, divided
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1/4 cup (2 ounces) blanco tequila
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1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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6 tablespoons thinly sliced seedless red grapes (about 8 grapes) (optional)
Directions
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Preheat oven to 425°F. Place whole grapes in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle evenly with sugar, and drizzle with 1/3 cup water. Bake in preheated oven until grapes begin to burst and sugar has dissolved, 15 to 20 minutes, stirring once after 10 minutes.
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Transfer grape mixture and juices on baking sheet to a food processor; pulse until finely chopped and juicy, about 10 times. Using the back of a spoon, press mixture through a medium wire-mesh strainer into a bowl to yield about 1 1/3 cups grape juice mixture; discard solids. Stir in remaining 1/3 cup water.
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Stir together grape juice mixture, tequila, lemon juice, and salt in a measuring cup with a spout. If using, place 1 tablespoon grape slices into each of 6 (3.3-ounces) paleta molds. Divide grape juice mixture evenly among molds. Cover with lid, and insert craft sticks. Freeze until firm, at least 8 hours.
Make Ahead
Paletas can be stored in freezer up to 1 month.