Snow Cones with Homemade Fruit Syrup (2024)

How to make Snow Cones with homemade fruit syrup – you’ll be eating these all Summer! Plus a quick tip on making shaved ice!
The weather in the UK has been AMAZING this last week or so.

The blazing sunshine means that even I’ve been wearing strappy tops and sandals!

The kids have been begging for ice lollies every 15 minutes (Chris too), so to save my whole freezer being taken over by shop-bought popsicles, I’ve been making snow cones!!

I first made them a couple of years ago for another site, and at the time, I accidentally bought about a thousand snow cone cups.

The English weather means I’ve used about 27 of them since then, but this summer we’re going to make a real dint in that unintentional Amazon purchase!

(By the way you can buy the snow cone cups here)<– affiliate link

We start off making the fruit syrup, which I’ve made from cartons of fruit juice.

It’s a simple case of boiling and reducing the fruit juice in a pan with some sugar until slightly thickened.

I used Orange, Apple, Pineapple and Cherry juice so we have a selection of flavours on tap.

I also stirred a little food colouring gel into the orange, apple and pineapple ones. This is completely optional, but trust me, a bright green apple snow cone looks far more appetizing than a suspiciously yellow-snow coloured snow cone.

Making the shaved ice is really simple. Just whizz up ice cubes or crushed ice in a food processor (I havethis one) in short bursts (you’ll need to scrape down the bowl in between each burst) until the ice is soft and fluffy. Then you’re good to go!

Cheap, tasty and a real hit with the kids!!

More Frozen Treats

If you’re looking for other recipes to cool you off this summer, how about my:

no churn cereal milk ice cream

prosecco, lemon and ginger granita

spiked pineapple dole whip

Pick ‘n’ mix Popsicles

Easy Strawberry and rhubarb sorbet

No Churn Lemon Shortbread Ice Cream

TheSnow Cones with Homemade Fruit Syrup Recipe:

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Snow Cones with Homemade Fruit Syrup

By Nicky Corbishley

How to make Snow Cones with homemade fruit syrup – you’ll be eating these all Summer! Plus a quick tip on making shaved ice!

Prep Time:

10 minutes mins

Cook Time:

50 minutes mins

Total Time:

1 hour hr

Servings: 40 snow cones (10 of each flavour)

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 750 ml (3 1/4 cups minus 2 tbsp) orange juice fresh or from concentrate
  • 750 ml (3 1/4 cups minus 2 tbsp) pineapple juice fresh or from concentrate
  • 750 ml (3 1/4 cups minus 2 tbsp) cherry juice fresh or from concentrate
  • 750 ml (3 1/4 cups minus 2 tbsp) apple juice fresh or from concentrate
  • 200 g (1 cup) granulated sugar
  • food colouring gel – green, red, and yellow (optional)
  • shaved ice place ice cubes or crushed ice in a food processor and pulse until the ice is finely crushed and ‘fluffy’

Instructions

  • Pour each of the fruit juices into separate saucepans. Add 50g (1/4 cup) of sugar to each. Stir and bring to the boil, then simmer on a medium heat until reduced by approximately two-thirds. This takes around 30-50 minutes, depending on the juice.

    750 ml (3 1/4 cups minus 2 tbsp) orange juice, 750 ml (3 1/4 cups minus 2 tbsp) pineapple juice, 750 ml (3 1/4 cups minus 2 tbsp) cherry juice, 750 ml (3 1/4 cups minus 2 tbsp) apple juice, 200 g (1 cup) granulated sugar

  • Add a small blob of food colouring gel to the fruit juices if using. Use green for the apple flavour, red for the orange flavour and yellow for the pineapple flavour. Cherry juice shouldn't need any food colouring.

    food colouring gel

  • Stir in until completely mixed, then leave the syrups to cool. They will thicken slightly when cool*.

  • Spoon the shaved ice into cones, bowls or cups and pour 1-2 tbsp of the syrup of your choice on top of each cone. Serve immediately.

    shaved ice

Notes

Making the fruit syrups ahead:

*Once you've made and cooled the syrups, you can pour theminto seal-able containers and refrigerate if you wish. They should keep for at least two weeks.

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Nutritional information is approximate, per snow cone, based on using 1/10 of the each syrup per snow cone(the nutritional calculator pulls in nutritional info for all of the juices, then works out an average - so the nutritional info may not be exact for each flavour).

Nutrition

Calories: 56kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 112mg | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 40IU | Vitamin C: 11.4mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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FAQs

How many snow cones will 1 gallon of syrup make? ›

How many snow cones will 4 oz, 1 Pint, 1 Quart and 1 Gallon of Snow Cone Syrup Make?
Size of Syrup BottleNumber of Snow Cones
4 oz3
1 Pint10
1 Quart20
1 Gallon80

Can I use torani syrup for snow cones? ›

Sweetened with Splenda, use one or two pumps to enhance Tea, Italian Ices, Snow Cones and Desserts.

What is snow cone syrup made of? ›

Combine soft drink mix, sugar and water in a small bowl. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Pour into a squeezable bottle and pour over shaved ice. Store unused syrup in the refrigerator.

How to make Snoopy Sno cone syrup? ›

Combine 1 cup of sugar (to taste), 1/2 cup water and 1 envelope of FLA-VOR-AIDⓇ flavoring syrup in a mixing bowl. Stir ingredients until sugar and flavoring are completely dissolved. 2. Pour syrup carefully into SNOOPY syrup bottle.

How many snow cones does a 10 lb bag of ice make? ›

A ten-pound bag of ice can produce approximately twenty-four nicely portioned “Sno-Cones”. It depends mainly on the type of ice cubes you have in the bags, and the size of the snow cone you are making.

Should you refrigerate snow cone syrup? ›

No. The syrup does not need refrigeration, however, you may refrigerate if you prefer. We suggest storing the syrup in a cool and dark place. How many servings can I get from a bottle of shaved ice syrup?

How long does homemade snow cone syrup last? ›

I love that the bottle has a cap to help keep them fresh in the fridge and prevent an accidental spill. Stored in the refrigerator, these Homemade Snow Cone Syrups will be good for about one month – but ours never last that long!

What is the flavor of Tiger's Blood? ›

Despite what you may think, no tigers were harmed to produce this syrup! Tiger's blood is a delicious combination of sweet watermelon, strawberry flavoring and a hint of coconut. Tiger's blood shaved ice is often served at concession stands and ice cream trucks all across the world.

Does Torani vanilla syrup need to be refrigerated after opening? ›

Torani Flavored Syrups do not need to be refrigerated. They should be stored between 35°F and 85°F. Basically, don't freeze them or get them too hot. Follow that rule and they will be delicious.

What is the cream they put on snow cones? ›

Sweet Cream (Condensed Milk)

Shaved ice business owners quite commonly offer this as a topping.

What's the difference between snow cones and shaved ice? ›

a snow cone? The primary difference between Hawaiian shave ice and snow cones is the texture of the ice. Snow cones are crunchy and made with crushed ice that's molded into a ball before being topped with flavored syrups. Hawaiian shaved ice is made by ice that has been shaved into a fine, powdery consistency.

What is pimp juice snow cone? ›

Pimp Juice Snow Cone Syrup has a tangy bar drink taste. It is made with 100% pure cane sugar and it is ready to use. Pour the flavored syrup over finely Shaved Ice to create delicious Pimp Juice Snow Cones and other shave ice desserts.

How do you make snow cones Fluffy? ›

For the fluffiest shaved ice, it's best to use the two ice molds provided with your machine. You can use regular household ice, but you won't get the same fluffiness. On the other hand, with our snow cone machines, household ice cubes or bagged ice work perfectly.

What is pina colada snow cone syrup? ›

Mix your cream of coconut, lime juice, and pineapple juice in a blender and blend on high until combined. Add splash of light and dark rum to taste or leave as is for a virgin option. Garnish with cherry and pineapple and serve immediately. Store unused mix in airtight container in fridge for 2-3 days.

How many slushies does 1 gallon of syrup make? ›

Each 1 gallon of syrup yields approximately (44) 16 oz. prepared slushies, totaling at approximately (176) 16 oz. prepared slushies per case, to provide you with an ample supply at an amazing value!

How long does a gallon of snow cone syrup last? ›

A: Based on the ingredients, the syrups have a very long shelf life. The ingredients won't spoil, but over time the flavor could degrade. We recommend two years unopened and one year opened. Of course this does assume proper storage in a cool, dry place when unopened and in the fridge after opening.

How much syrup for snow cones? ›

I shape a nice ball of snow taking up most of the cup. I add 2-2.5 ounces of syrup -- usually one ounce of one flavor on one side, and another ounce of another flavor on the other side. Then I drizzle a small amount to finish off the color.

How many gallons does it take to make 1 gallon of syrup? ›

Some sugar makers will use Black Maple or Silver Maple but the highest sugar content will be in your Sugar Maples. It takes approximately 40 gallons of sap to make 1 gallon of syrup so the higher the sugar content of the tree, the better!

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