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Strawberry Kiwi Shaved Ice

by Jerry James Stone 1 Comment

As a kid, shaved ice was a favorite. The bright (not so natural) colors, the delicious (not so natural) flavors, and the very fact that I was eating snow. Well, I thought I was. As an adult, I tend to steer clear of the preservatives that make those flavors so delicious. But that doesn’t mean I have to give up shaved ice! This recipe uses fresh fruit and organic teas to create some adult-oriented (and kid-friendly) shaved ice deliciousness, made with kiwi fruit and strawberries.

Strawberry Kiwi Shaved Ice

So, I will tell you, I did my kiwi and strawberry syrups separately. Why? Well, what if I just want a kiwi flavored snow cone? Or just strawberry? By doing them separately, I have four flavor options: kiwi, strawberry, kiwi-strawberry mix, and half kiwi and half strawberry!

Strawberries

Add the 4 cups of sugar and 3 cups of water to a small pot, and warm over a medium-low heat until the sugar has completely dissolved.

In one mason jar, add the kiwifruit, Dry Desert Lime tea, and half of the hot syrup. In another jar, add the strawberries, Honeybush tea, and the remaining syrup. I would let this steep for at least an hour.

Strawberry Tea Syrup

Now this next step comes down to personal preference. These natural syrups are not going to be as visually bold as the ones you buy. You can make the call to add natural dyes to them, or you can do what I did, I pureed some of the fruit into the syrup. then strain them. Or you can take the lazy route and just use it as is because it tastes the same and ain’t nobody got time for that.

Strawberry Kiwi Shaved Ice

Okay, so how do you make shaved ice at home? Easy. But you need a food processor. Add a few handfuls to the processor’s mixing bowl, and pulse it a handful of times. Then run it until the ice is snow like. Amazing, huh?

You can use whatever container you want for the shaved ice. I like these shallow martini glasses. Add in the ice and drizzle with syrup. This is 1/3 kiwi syrup and 2/3 strawberry, and 100% amazing!

Enjoy!

Strawberry Kiwi Shaved Ice

Strawberry Kiwi Shaved Ice
 
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Author: Jerry James Stone
Ingredients
  • 5 kiwi fruit, peeled and sliced
  • 1 cup strawberries, chopped
  • 4 cups sugar
  • 3 cups water
  • 2 bags Dry Desert Lime by Numi
  • 2 bags Honeybush by Numi
  • Ice
Instructions
  1. Add the 4 cups of sugar and 3 cups of water to a small pot, and warm over a medium-low heat until the sugar has completely dissolved.
  2. In one mason jar, add the kiwifruit, Dry Desert Lime tea, and half of the hot syrup. In another jar, add the strawberries, Honeybush tea, and the remaining syrup. I would let this steep for at least an hour. I did my kiwi and strawberry syrups separately. for four flavor options: kiwi, strawberry, kiwi-strawberry mix, and half kiwi and half strawberry!
  3. Now this next step comes down to personal preference. These natural syrups are not going to be as visually bold as the ones you buy. You can make the call to add natural dyes to them, or you can do what I did, I pureed some of the fruit into the syrup. then strain them. Or you can take the lazy route and just use it as is because it tastes the same and ain't nobody got time for that.
  4. Okay, so how do you make shaved ice at home? Easy. But you need a food processor. Add a few handfuls to the processor's mixing bowl, and pulse it a handful of times. Then run it until the ice is snow like. Amazing, huh?
  5. You can use whatever container you want for the shaved ice. I like these shallow martini glasses. Add in the ice and drizzle with syrup. This is ⅓ kiwi syrup and ⅔ strawberry, and 100% amazing!
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About Jerry James Stone

Jerry James Stone is a cookbook author, recipe developer, and the main guy behind the vegetarian and vegan blog JerryJamesStone.com. He's developed recipes for Whole Foods and even won a Shorty Award for his environmental advocacy on Twitter.

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  1. Tyler Johnson says

    September 10, 2020 at 8:58 am

    That’s a good idea to add some natural color to the syrup if you want a more vibrant look. I could see how that would make it so my kids would like that sort of thing even more. I’ll have to keep that in mind if I decide to get a shaved ice machine.

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