Blueberry-Lemon Snow Cone Syrup

What makes you think of summer?  When I think about summer I think of fresh fruit, outdoor activities and snow cones.  Ah, snow cones the perfect treat on a hot summer day.

Snow cones are simple treats of crushed ice and flavored syrup.  I serve them to my kids in these reusable silicone cups.  Clean up is so simple and easy.  I love it!

As much as we enjoy snow cones we dislike the taste of most artificial syrups.  So I made my own syrup using fresh ingredients.  With flavors like blueberry and lemon these snow cones were a hit!

Fresh blueberries and lemon juice

Squeeze juice from lemons

Puree blueberries

Add pureed blueberries and lemon juice to saucepan.  Heat over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved.

Strain liquid through a sieve to remove pulp.

Pour cooled syrup over shaved ice and enjoy the simple pleasure of a cold, sweet snow cone!

Ingredients
2 cups Granulated Sugar 
1 cup water 
1.5 pints fresh blueberries 
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice

Directions
In saucepan, combine sugar and water.  Squeeze juice from lemons and puree blueberries.  Add pureed blueberries and lemon juice to saucepan.  Heat over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved.  Remove from heat and set aside 1 hour to cool.  Strain liquid through a sieve to remove pulp. Pour cooled syrup over shaved ice.  Cover then refrigerate remaining syrup.

recipe adapted from: http://www.dixiecrystalssugar.com