Homemade Shaved Ice
Isn’t it crazy that the Fourth of July is a week away? Happy 250th to the US of A! What better way to celebrate than making this easy recipe for Homemade Shaved Ice.
You don’t need fancy equipment to make these.
Just a few ingredients, a 9×13 pan, freezer, and fork.
Start by choosing your Jell-O flavor.
For these Fourth of July versions, I chose two. Strawberry and Berry Blue.
For each flavor you chose to make, add the Jell-O mix into a large bowl and pour over two cups of boiling water.
Whisk until the gelatin has dissolved and add in 4 cups of lemon-lime soda.
Sprite or 7-Up is my favorite for this recipe and feel free to use zero-sugar options if you prefer.
Pour the mixture into a 9×13 inch baking pan and very carefully set into your freezer.
After about 3 or 4 hours, remove the pan from freezer and using a fork, break up the ice into shaved bits and return pan to the freezer.
Once fully set, I usually transfer the ice into old ice cream containers for storage.
When ready to enjoy, scoop the ice into glasses and if desired, top with a dollop of sweetened condensed milk or pieces of fruit.
It’s the perfect treat for a hot summer day.
Homemade Shaved Ice
This easy recipe for Homemade Shaved Ice is great for the Fourth of July and Summer. A few simple ingredients to the perfect refreshment.
Ingredients
- 1 Box (3 oz) Jell-O Strawberry and Berry Blast are my Favorite Flavors to use
- 2 Cups Boiling Water
- 4 Cups Lemon-Lime Soda
- Sweetened Condensed Milk and Fresh Fruit, for serving Optional
Instructions
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To a large mixing bowl, add the contents of the Jello-O packet and carefully pour the boiling water over. Whisk until gelatin has dissolved.
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Slowly pour in the lemon-lime soda and mix to combine.
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Carefully pour the mixture into a 9×13 inch baking dish and transfer to a freezer to chill.
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Freeze for 3-4 hours and using a fork, scrape the mixture into shaved bits.
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Return to the freezer and chill for another 4 hours or overnight.
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To serve, use a fork to scrape the ice into fluffy piles of shaved ice.
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Serve in a glass on its own or top with a dollop of sweetened condensed milk and fresh fruit.
Recipe Notes
- For a sugar-free version, substitute no-sugar Jell-O and diet sodas.
- Use any Jell-O flavor you like
- To store long-term: after final freeze, set the pan out for a few minutes to soften, fluff ice and then scoop into an old ice cream container. Then when ready to serve, give the container a good shake with the lid on and scoop out the ice into cups.
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Do you split the amounts of liquid between the two boxes of jullo?
No. For EACH box/color/flavor of Jell-O, use the 2 cups of boiling water and 4 cups of lemon-lime soda. If making the 4th of July version- For the Strawberry/Red box of Jell-O add 2 cups boiling water and 4 cups lemon-lime soda. Then for the Berry/Blue box of Jell-O add 2 cups of boiling water and 4 cups of lemon-lime soda. Each flavor will need poured into their own 9×13 inch pan to freeze.