How to Make Snow Cones?

Answer 1

You’d likely have to search long and hard to find someone who doesn’t enjoy a snow cone. That shouldn’t be all that surprising, however, since snow cones are the perfect treat when you want to cool down in the summer time. It is one thing to eat a snow cone on a scalding hot summer day, but it’s another thing to be able to make them whenever you want. Having the power to create snow cones on demand is at the top of many children’s list of desired super powers, and it’s probably the only one that’s actually attainable. Below are some steps designed to help anyone who wants to make snow cones reach their goal:

• At the very core of snow cone making is a simple machine that shaves ice. There are many ice shavers on the market, but you want to make sure you buy one that is built to last. Don’t buy an ice shaver made from plastic, as they’re wobbly and likely to break down in a relatively short period of time. Instead, find an ice shaver with a metal body and a large ice hopper. Another thing to look for is whether or not the razor blades are easily replaced. Most ice shavers have easily replaceable razor blades, though there are a number that have small screw holes in hard to reach places.

• Syrup is the personality of a snow cone. Without syrup, you would just have a paper cone filled with crushed ice. You can usually find a wide variety of syrups at party stores or grocery stores, and if you’re handy in the kitchen you can even make your own. Recipes can be easily found on the internet, and you can expect to need a lot of sugar and water to create a general syrup base, to which you can add your delicious flavorings.

While it’s not that difficult to buy a snow cone any time you’re in the mood to eat one, making your own can be a lot of fun. You’ll be a hero with your children for giving them this ability, and you’ll probably notice that their list of friends is growing by the day.