This 3-Ingredient Watermelon Snow Cone Recipe Will Be a Hit This Summer
What’s the most refreshing way to beat the summer heat? A delicious and icy watermelon snow cone, of course. Everyone’s favorite warm-weather treat is easier to make than you’d think — all you need is three simple ingredients and a few tools.
In this post, we’ll explain how to make the tastiest watermelon snow cones with just three ingredients in a few quick steps. In fact, this snow cone recipe is so easy even kids can help make it. We’ll also provide tips and tricks for the perfect fluffy texture and sweetness. Once you have your snow cone, you can use our favorite topping suggestions to make it even more delicious.
What You’ll Need
To make this recipe, you’ll need 4 cups of cubed watermelon, 1 cup of granulated sugar, ¼ cup of lime juice, and water. You’ll also need a blender, saucepan, pot, and a snow cone maker or ice shaver.
Directions
First, cut the watermelon into cubes, discarding the rind as you go. The cubes should be roughly 1 inch in size. Measure out 4 cups of watermelon cubes and put them into the blender and blend until smooth. Alternatively, you can use a food processor or immersion blender to blend the watermelon into a puree consistency.
In the saucepan or pot, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar, ¼ cup of lime juice, and two tablespoons of water, stirring until the sugar has dissolved completely. Put the pan onto the stovetop over medium-high heat, allowing it to boil before lowering it to low heat and letting it simmer for 10 minutes until the syrup thickens. Remove it from heat and allow it to cool for 15 minutes before the next step.
Once both components are ready, combine them in a large bowl or pitcher and stir until they’re well mixed. Pour the mixture into your snow cone maker or ice shaver and press down firmly on each scoop to securely pack it in place. Serve in cups or snow cone holders with spoons. You can also scoop out and add additional syrup as desired. Enjoy!
Tips and Variations
If your syrup isn’t quite sweet enough for your taste, add one tablespoon of sugar at a time while simmering the simple syrup mixture until you reach your desired level of sweetness. If you expect more guests than the base recipe will provide (or if you just want extra), double up on all ingredients.
For an extra special touch, add other flavorings that will pair well with your syrup, such as freshly squeezed orange juice for an orange-watermelon combo, cinnamon for warmth, or chopped and whole mint leaves for a minty finish. Incorporate these special ingredients while simmering according to taste preferences.
Nutrition Information
Each serving of this recipe contains approximately 80 calories per serving, depending on what type of ice shaver or snow cone maker you use. If using something other than what is recommended here, be sure to adjust calorie counts accordingly. For example, using a hand crank machine would produce slightly smaller servings than those made by electric machines, decreasing the calorie count per serving size.
This recipe has 0 grams of fat per serving due to its simple ingredients list consisting only of fresh fruit puree and simple syrup. No added oils or fats are present. The carbohydrate content is approximately 15 grams per serving from the granulated sugar used in the watermelon puree and simple syrup recipes above. This is lower than many store-bought snow cone syrups, which often contain much higher sugar. This recipe has no protein since it uses only fruit puree and simple syrup; however, adding alternative ingredients such as nuts or seeds would significantly increase the overall protein content per serving size.
Conclusion
When temperatures rise outdoors, there’s nothing like a refreshing snow cone treat to stay cool. With this three-ingredient watermelon snow cone recipe, anyone can make delicious frozen treats in minutes. With just a few basic kitchen items, you can have fun with flavors while keeping your waistline slim and healthy during summertime celebrations, so why not give this sweet snack a try today?