Easy Homemade Hummingbird Nectar Recipe
A simple and safe homemade hummingbird nectar recipe using just white granulated sugar and water to attract hummingbirds to your garden.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: About 5 cups of nectar 1x
- Category: Bird Feeding
- Cuisine: N/A
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup white granulated sugar (200 grams)
- 4 cups water (950 ml), preferably filtered or distilled
Instructions
- Pour 4 cups (950 ml) of clean water into a saucepan.
- Heat the water on the stove until it reaches a rolling boil.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in 1 cup (200 grams) of white granulated sugar until fully dissolved.
- Let the mixture cool to room temperature.
- Pour the cooled nectar into a clean hummingbird feeder and hang it outside in a shady spot.
- Replace nectar every 2-3 days in warm weather or up to a week in cooler weather and clean feeders thoroughly each time.
Notes
Do not use honey, artificial sweeteners, or red food coloring as they can harm hummingbirds. Boil water to sterilize and dissolve sugar fully. Cool nectar before filling feeders to avoid damage. Replace nectar every 2-3 days in warm weather to prevent fermentation or mold. Keep feeders clean to avoid mold and bacteria growth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Small amounts consum
- Calories: 774
- Sugar: 200
- Carbohydrates: 200
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