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A close-up of a small, clear glass bowl filled with bright yellow mango syrup. A stainless steel spoon rests in the bowl, dipped slightly into the syrup. The bowl sits on a wooden cutting board surrounded by several green palm leaves.

Mexican Snow Cones with Mango Syrup

Traci Wennerholm
Stay cool this summer with homemade mango syrup snow cones. Discover an easy recipe for Mexican snow cones with fresh or frozen mango in a mango simple syrup.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
10 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 8 servings
Calories 278 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 shave ice maker

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups fresh or frozen mango
  • 2 ½ cups water
  • 2 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • cinnamon or tajin for sprinkling
  • 1 cup shaved ice per serving

Instructions
 

  • Making the Mango Syrup
  • Combine Ingredients: In a saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the diced mangoes, water, sugar, and a pinch of cinnamon.
  • Dissolve the Sugar: Stir the mixture continuously until the sugar is fully dissolved.
  • Bring to a Boil: Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a boil.
  • Simmer: Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the mango is cooked through and the syrup has thickened.
  • Cool the Syrup: Remove the mixture from the heat and let it cool completely. For quicker cooling, place the mixture in the refrigerator or freezer for a few minutes.
  • Preparing the Snow Cones
  • Spoon Over Ice: To serve, spoon the cooled mango syrup over shaved ice.
  • Add Tajin: Sprinkle with Tajin seasoning if desired for an extra kick.

Notes

Storage:
Mango syrup can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. 

Nutrition

Calories: 278kcalCarbohydrates: 72gProtein: 1gFat: 0.4gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.04gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 105mgFiber: 1gSugar: 71gVitamin A: 669IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.1mg
Keyword mango simple syrup, mango syrup, Mexican snow cone
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