Homemade Snow Cone Syrup

August 6, 2010 · 33 Comments

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How to Make Snow Cone Syrup

This machine has been getting a workout…

because we have been eating tons of these!

To make your own homemade syrup for snow cones you only need sugar, water and this

Snow Cone Syrup Recipe

2 cups sugar

1 cup water

1 .22 ounce unsweetened powder drink mix

Mix all ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and then immediately remove from heat. Allow to cool. We used a funnel to put syrup into a recycled bottle.

Pour syrup over shaved ice (our machine makes great soft shaved ice) and enjoy!

I know I know, this is not healthy and I am one of those moms that won’t buy sugared cereal—- sorry I am a bit of a hypocrite (especially since I feed my kids this too)! Snow cones are definitely a treat, one we love! Making the snow cone syrup yourself is so much cheaper than buying the flavored syrup from the store and it tastes better.

Wouldn’t these Reusable Silicone Snow Cone Cups be handy!

Enjoy!

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33 Responses to “Homemade Snow Cone Syrup”

#1 Mary Kay August 6, 2010, 6:25 am

I’m sure you could use the natural stevia drink powder at health food stores as well. Thanks!
#2 Trish @IamSucceeding August 6, 2010, 6:33 am

oh I need to do this and i love the idea Mary Kay said…must check this out before cold weather arrives!! =)
#3 Melissa Howard August 6, 2010, 7:00 am

What a great idea!! I saved the recipe – and I know where machines are on clearance… hmmm…
#4 Stacey August 6, 2010, 7:22 am

Thanks for the recipe! Our flavorings just ran out and I was debating on buying some more or just retiring the snow cone maker for the Summer…but not anymore!
#5 Debbie J. August 6, 2010, 7:34 am

Wow….that takes me back….waaaaay back! We ate snow cones all the time when I was a kid. My boys, when they were little (now 27 and 24) notsomuch and I’m not sure why. (I know it wasn’t a sugar issue, I was the Mom who fed her kids sugared cereal.) Hmmm, I’ve saved the recipe and will make a point to treat my future grandkids!
#6 Sommer August 6, 2010, 8:21 am

Yes, the syrups can be pricey! Plus it’s not something we can always find in stores. I like how this is an easy alternative. Thanks!
#7 Dianne Morgan August 6, 2010, 8:29 am

This is so “cool” and delicious! Thanks for sharing!
#8 Michelle August 6, 2010, 8:35 am

Question for you…is it just one pack of powder in the syrup recipe? The packs are 0.22 oz but the recipe said 1.22 oz? Typo? Thanks!
#9 Torrie @ a place to share... August 6, 2010, 8:43 am

This is perfect because my daughter has a Snoopy snow cone maker and we’ve only used it once (using all of the syrup that came with it). I was going to go out and buy more, since she’s been wanting to have more snow cones for[like]ever – but now I can just make it! this weekend, for sure:)
#10 Serendipity is Sweet August 6, 2010, 9:06 am

Looks like great fun with the kiddos!
#11 Kelli August 6, 2010, 10:14 am

Michelle, I think the recipe is saying one .22 oz package, not 1.22 oz.

I’ve been craving a sno cone, but having diabetes puts a damper on that. I would love to try this with a sugar substitute.
#12 Bonnie August 6, 2010, 10:43 am

Oh my grandkids are going to love this. They love snowcones and I always run out of syrup. Thanks for the recipe.
#13 Missy Owoc August 6, 2010, 10:59 am

I dont think you’re being hypocritical – as long as the kids knows its a special treat, and since it’s homemade, you have more control of what goes into the syrup.

I think the receipe is great – am gonna use it on our camping trip next week! We don’t have a ice shaver, so we put the ice into a plastic bag, cover it with a dishtowel, and use a rubber mallet to crush the ice into small pieces. We love our snow chip cups!!!

Thanks for a great idea!
#14 Mary August 6, 2010, 11:39 am

This reminds me of going to the county fair each year in the small town I use to live in in Iowa! Hey, we all need alittle sugar sometimes…that’s what keeps us all sweet! Mary
#15 Tricia Steele August 6, 2010, 1:18 pm

This is a great idea! I’m gonna share this with the ladies !
#16 Aurora August 6, 2010, 1:38 pm

looks refreshing and yummy!
#17 MonicaFernaays August 6, 2010, 1:42 pm

Thanks for posting this…what a great money saving idea…and this would be fantastic to serve the kids at our annual back 2 school carnival!! Thanks again!
#18 Danielle August 6, 2010, 2:11 pm

In reply to Michelle’s question, what was meant was 1 pkg the kool-aid mix. There’s a space between the 1 and the .22, but it’s hard to see.
#19 cindylouh August 6, 2010, 2:29 pm

It is 1 package —the measurements do differ on the Kool-Aid and the store brand.
#20 michelle August 6, 2010, 5:24 pm

what a great idea! cherry please!
#21 Karen Keiper August 6, 2010, 6:36 pm

love those reusable sno cone holders! my 9 year old loves sno cones
#22 Jennifer August 6, 2010, 8:08 pm

I also think infused simple syrups would be tasty. I did a lime simple syrup recently that I use for all kinds of things and little would go a long way. Any citrus would work nicely, or vanilla, almond, lemonade, etc.
#23 Amy August 7, 2010, 3:38 am

Oooh I love snow cones (or slush puppies as they’re more often called in the UK), but I hadn’t thought of making my own syrup! Off to make some now…have a great weekend
#24 Laura H. August 7, 2010, 4:14 pm

We own 3 sets of the silicone snow cones and they are awesome. You can squeeze them to raise the snow cone at the bottom of the cup and they wash up really easy. Well worth the money. The stands work great also, especially when you are making more then one snow cone.
#25 Teresa Verhoestra August 7, 2010, 7:25 pm

What a great idea and money saver thanks for the great idea. I love your blog.
#26 Teresa Verhoestra August 7, 2010, 10:29 pm

My girls and I made this tonight it turned out great. THanks!
#27 Jessica August 8, 2010, 7:13 am

What a great idea! Sometimes you have to break the rules and have fun. Enjoy.
#28 Sunnie August 8, 2010, 10:01 am

Now I nned to go out and buy a snow cone maker! We like to go CO. State fair and some local ones too, so this is great for our family. Thanks for posting it. Some of these parents act like this is almost ‘dangerous’ to give to their kids, did they ever eat sugar as a kid. Brush their teeth twice a day adn cook at home, make them go outside and play. I think the kids will be alright.
#29 Paula April 12, 2011, 9:51 am

LOVE this! Thanks so much for sharing your recipe. We inherited a sno-cone machine last year, but I hated paying for the syrup, so we didn’t use it as much as dd would have like to.

Q: wonder if a sugar substitute would work in your recipe? Did you ever try it? Or maybe Crystal Light? I’m thinking it wouldn’t, since you need the sugar to make a syrup, right? Hmmmm…. thinking….
#30 Heather March 19, 2012, 5:32 pm

Do you have to refrigerate the left over syrup?? What kind of shelf life does this have?
#31 cindylouh March 19, 2012, 11:46 pm

Sugar is a natural preservative so I would think it would last for months. I did refrigerate they leftovers.
#32 justine April 1, 2012, 8:22 pm

I am pregnant and craving a blue raspberry and coconut snow cone and the snow cone places here in town don’t open till the end of May so I went and bought my own snow cone maker i love this recipe it is so tasty just hit the spot thanks for sharing
#33 Stacy May 6, 2012, 10:50 pm

Made this for my picky kids and they loved it! I was wondering the same thing… is it necessary to refrigerate the leftover! Thanks!!!

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