Grape Snow Cones

Nov 3, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

Dessert Ice cream frozen desserts Easy

A snow cone is a cup of crushed or shaved ice soaked in flavored sugar syrup. This version makes a clear grape syrup from real juice so you can skip the bottled kind. Makes 6 cups in about 5 hr 20 min.

Prep 15 min

Cook 5 min

Cooling 5 hr

Total 5 hr 20 min

Servings 6

Diet Dairy free, Gluten free, Vegan

Ingredients

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6 ½ cups (900 g)ice cubes, from filtered water
1 ½ cups (360 ml)grape juice
¾ cup (150 g)granulated sugar
1 tbsp (15 ml)lemon juice

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Instructions

Chill 6 paper cups. Simmer the grape juice with the sugar and lemon juice for 8 minutes until reduced and slightly syrupy.
Cool and chill the syrup completely.
Crush the ice in a heavy-duty blender in short pulses, or in a canvas bag with a mallet, until it is small and uniform.
Pack the crushed ice into the cups, mounding it into a cone shape.
Add the syrup in slow streams, 3 tablespoons per cup, over the ice.
Serve immediately.

Tips

Shape the ice before adding syrup.
Chill the syrup so the ice lasts.
Use a straw spoon for the last icy sips.
Good with lemonade.

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Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make grape snow cones?

Plan on 15 minutes of prep and 5 minutes of cooking, plus 5 hours to chill. The recipe makes 6 cups (6 servings).

How should I store grape snow cones?

Keep the syrup in the refrigerator up to 2 weeks.

Can I make grape snow cones ahead?

Yes. It needs time to chill and set, so it is a good one to make the day before you serve it.

Is this recipe vegan?

Yes, as written. Check that packaged ingredients such as chocolate, sprinkles and plant butter are labeled vegan.

Serve it with lemonade.

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Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 6 servings this recipe makes.

140 Calories / serving

0.1g Fat

36.4g Carbs

0.5g Protein

34.3g Sugar

Whole recipe (6 servings): ~840 cal · 1g fat · 218g carbs · 3g protein · 206g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.