• Step 1: Bring 4 cups of water to a boil.

  • Step 2: Add 1 cup of white granulated sugar.

  • Step 3: Stir well until the sugar is dissolved.

  • Step 4: Boil this mixture for 2 minutes to help prevent it from spoiling too rapidly.

  • Step 5: Allow to thoroughly cool.

  • Step 6: Pour into clean hummingbird feeders.