Ingredients
4 cups water (filtered or tap)
1 cup granulated white sugar
Instructions
Step 1: Combine 4 cups of water and 1 cup of granulated white sugar in a clean saucepan.
Step 2: Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Continue boiling for 1-2 minutes, or until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Step 3: Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the nectar to cool completely to room temperature. This is crucial before transferring to feeders.
Step 4: Once cooled, fill your clean hummingbird feeders. Store any unused nectar in a clean, airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Step 5: Replace the nectar in your feeders every 2-3 days in warm weather (above 80°F/27°C) or once a week in cooler weather. Clean feeders thoroughly with hot water and a bottle brush each time you refill.
Notes
Always use plain white granulated sugar and avoid artificial sweeteners, honey, or food dyes, as these can be harmful to hummingbirds. Keep feeders impeccably clean to prevent mold and bacteria.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Snacks & Holiday Treats
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (approximate daily intake for a hummingbird)
- Calories: 100 kcal
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
