Description
Snow cones are a refreshing, icy treat perfect for summer, made with finely crushed ice and flavorful homemade syrup. Customize with your favorite syrup flavors and toppings for a cool, delicious delight.
Ingredients
Crushed ice (enough for 4 snow cones)
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup water
1 cup flavored syrup (e.g., cherry, blueberry, lime)
Optional: Fresh fruit slices for garnish
Optional: Condensed milk for drizzling
Instructions
- Prepare the Ice: Use a snow cone machine or blender to crush the ice into a fine, snow-like consistency.
- Make the Syrup: In a small saucepan, combine granulated sugar and water. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar completely dissolves.
- Add Flavoring: Stir in your chosen flavored syrup or fruit juice into the sugar syrup and let it cool to room temperature.
- Fill the Cups: Spoon the crushed ice into paper cones or cups, packing it down gently.
- Drizzle Syrup: Generously pour the flavored syrup over the crushed ice until well coated.
- Optional Toppings: Add fresh fruit slices or drizzle condensed milk over the top for extra flavor and creaminess.
- Serve Immediately: Enjoy your snow cones right away for the best texture and taste.
Notes
Use crushed or shaved ice for the best texture and syrup absorption.
Syrup can be stored refrigerated for up to 1 week in an airtight container.
Crush ice just before serving to maintain the snow-like consistency.
Customize syrup flavors with fresh fruit juices or extracts.
Skip condensed milk or use a plant-based alternative for a vegan version.
Adding alcohol to syrup creates an adult version; serve responsibly.
Snow cones are best served immediately to prevent melting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Crushing ice and syrup preparation
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 snow cone
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
