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    Home » Blog » Desserts » Mexican Sno Cones (with Mango Syrup)

    Mexican Sno Cones (with Mango Syrup)

    May 3, 2021 by burntapple 11 Comments

    Mexican sno cones are topped with a rich natural mango syrup and a hint of spice for a unique twist on the classic sno cone. It only takes a few minutes to create a beautiful and delicious natural mango snow cone! (Gluten free, dairy free, soy free, nut free, egg free, vegan, vegetarian)

    Ingredients

    You only need a few ingredients to make these delicious natural mango syrup snocones!

    • Fresh or frozen mango, diced
    • Water
    • Sugar
    • Cinnamon and/or Tajin (optional)

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    Do I Need an Ice Shaver For This Recipe?

    If you want a legit snocone then splurge for the snow cone maker!

    HOWEVER--

    We've also used the blender or food processor in the past. Not nearly as good but works in a pinch!

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    Spices in a Snocone?

    This recipe calls for the addition of some spices like cinnamon and tajin! These are great for adding a little extra kick to the snow cone.

    • Cinnamon: Offers a nice flavor to the sweet mango
    • Tajin: A blend of lime, chili peppers and salt. Adds a super unique flavor to mango
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    Hot Weather and A Snocone

    Last week we went to our local air show. Since I had taken the kids myself to the air show I made sure some friends were around to help out if I needed it. We set up our chairs and umbrellas, the backpack was stocked with water fans, drinks and snacks and we were ready to watch an afternoon of jets. Those that had kids brought their kids with them.

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    A rule of thumb at events (and to prevent me from shelling out huge gobs of money on sugary treats  and having kids who have sugar lows by the end of the event) halfway through an event I let them get a treat of their choice. I make them walk around and look at all of their options wherever we are before deciding. Five minutes after getting to the show my five year old was ready. My daughter continued to voice her readiness for which treat she wanted for the next two hours. She didn't want to walk around. And she didn't want to see what her options were.

    Sno Cone Addiction

    A sno cone was what she wanted.  I have a friend who I'm pretty sure has an addiction to sno cones like her. He says it started at her age, maybe earlier. He can recite the best flavor combinations and how much of every syrup to use. He was sitting in front of us and at first laughed at her antics. After awhile she dramatically begged for her sno cone. Pleaded with me. I got compelling five year old arguments. He laughed, totally identifying with her. And then as the addiction hit I could see him twitching, silently saying in his  mind "get her the freaking sno cone already!!!" I think I even saw him reach for his wallet once to give her the money for a sno cone just to make her stop. Finally when I told the kids it was time to get treats you could hear him let out a noticeable sigh. Like, "finally, FINALLY she gave in!"

    I will never understand those with sno cone addictions. But as a psychology/counseling major I'll say that there is a chance they may exist based on the past weekend. I mean, LOOK at the look of satisfaction on her face after getting her snocone:

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    Hats Off to Cinco De Mayo and a Mango Snocone!

    Today's mango snocone recipe comes from Leslie at La Cocina de Leslie. Leslie has some amazing sno cone recipes and authentic frozen treats you will need to try. I love that her sno cone recipes use natural ingredients. I am highlighting Leslie today as a member of the Secret Recipe Club.

    Since it's the middle of summer and SO HOT, I wanted to highlight a few other summer recipes from Leslie I'll be trying that caught my eye:

    la cocina de leslie

    L-R: Watermelon Agua Fresca, Shredded Chicken Salpicon, Grilled Chicken Salad

    And now for the sno cones! Like I said, I LOVE that these are made with natural ingredients and flavors. Before you get started, Leslie has some great tips on making homemade sno cones. YOU WILL WANT TO READ THIS ARTICLE BEFORE STARTING.  She also has some different syrup ideas within that article too.

    To make the ice, you can blend ice in a blender or freeze water in a 9x13 inch pan and then make shaved ice with this ice shaver.

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    Mexican Sno Cone with Natural Mango Syrup

    Mexican sno cones are topped with a rich natural mango syrup and a hint of spice for a unique twist on the classic sno cone. It only takes a few minutes to create a beautiful and delicious natural mango snow cone! (Gluten free, dairy free, soy free, nut free, egg free, vegan, vegetarian)
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    15 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Dessert, Side Dish
    Cuisine Mexican
    Servings 8 snocones

    Equipment

    • 1 shave ice maker

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 whole mangoes, ripe, peeled and diced can use approximately 3 cups frozen mango
    • 2 ½ cups water
    • 2 ½ cups granulated sugar
    • cinnamon or tajin for sprinkling

    Instructions
     

    • In a saucepan over medium low heat, combine the mangos, water, sugar and cinnamon. Keep temperature at medium low heat until sugar is dissolved, then turn heat up to medium high and bring mixture to a boil. Once mixture is boiling, turn down heat to low and allow to simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until mango is cooked and syrup thickens.
    • Remove mixture from heat and allow to cool completely. To speed cooling, you can place mixture in refrigerator or freezer for several minutes.
    • To serve, spoon cooled mixture over shaved ice. Sprinkle with tajin if desired.

    Video

    Notes

    Storage: 
    Sauce can be stored in an airtight container for up to one week. 
    Keyword cinco de mayo, snocone, snowcone, summer

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    Comments

    1. Erin (@EMakingMemories)

      July 03, 2016 at 10:32 pm

      These look and sound absolutely amazing. Great SRC pick!

      Reply
    2. LeslieLimon

      July 03, 2016 at 10:40 pm

      I don't blame your daughter for her sno-cone obsession! I love them too, and mango is what of my favorite flavors. Homemade syrups made with natural ingredients are so much better than those bright commercial syrups with artificial colors and flavors. 🙂

      Reply
    3. Karen @ Karen's Kitchen Stories

      July 03, 2016 at 10:47 pm

      What a great story! That girl earned her snow cone!!

      Reply
    4. Philip

      July 04, 2016 at 2:50 am

      oh so beautifully refreshing. I love the idea of spiced mango syrup like this

      Reply
    5. Sid

      July 04, 2016 at 11:30 am

      I'm not a big fan of sno cones, but this one looks good. I may have to try it.

      Reply
    6. Nicole @ CrazedMomDOTcom

      July 04, 2016 at 4:09 pm

      I love everything about this! OMG! Mango is my favorite flavor of all. GREAT pick!

      Reply
    7. Emily @ Life on Food

      July 04, 2016 at 6:46 pm

      What a fun idea to make at home. I used to love having these as a child, always a special treat. Happy Reveal Day!

      Reply
    8. Trisha

      July 05, 2016 at 1:45 am

      What a great treat for summer. I've always loved sno cones, but my mum almost never let me have one. I think thats why I love them so much...haha. I would love to try and make these at home.

      Reply
    9. shockinglydelicious

      July 11, 2016 at 6:42 pm

      Mango sno cones? REALLY? I am all in, with both feet! And you cracked me up with "compelling five-year-old arguments." Absolutely GREAT SRC pick! 🙂

      Reply
    10. bcmom

      July 11, 2016 at 8:46 pm

      I have never figured out what is so great about Sno Cones, but this might just change my mind. I'm with you on the natural ingredients. I also love the idea of the addition of the chile spice. Mmmmmm.

      Reply
    11. motherwouldknow

      July 12, 2016 at 12:50 pm

      Homemade sno cones? Wow! Guess your daughter and I are peas in a pod. You may not understand our love for these crazy little sweets, but then again, you've done us a huge favor by showing us how to make natural sno cones using Leslie's recipe. I have a mango in the fridge right now, so I'm tempted to try this out very soon.

      Reply

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