Lilac Simple Syrup
Lilac simple syrup has a delicate floral flavor with a light, slightly citrusy aroma. It’s perfect for spring cocktails, lemonades, or even drizzled over pancakes or yogurt. Whether you have a white, pink or purple lilac, you can make a syrup. Just triple-check that you have a true lilac that is edible.
Equipment
- 1 Saucepan
- 1 Wooden spoon
- 1 Fine mesh sieve or strainer
- 1 Cheese cloth
- 1 Mason glass jars
- 1 Measuring Cups
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- 1-2 cup fresh lilac blossoms
Instructions
- Harvest your lilacs and gently rinse them to remove any bugs or debris. Remove the blossoms from the stems (green parts can make the syrup bitter).
- In a saucepan, combine water and sugar. Heat over medium until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Remove from heat, let the syrup cool for a little bit, and stir in the lilac blossoms. Let steep for 30–60 minutes, tasting as you go. It may take several hours depending on your lilacs though.
- Strain out the flowers using a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth.
- Cool completely and store in a glass jar or bottle in the fridge for up to 2 weeks max (freeze it if you have extra you want to use later).
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5ozCalories: 48kcalCarbohydrates: 12gFat: 0.04gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 0.3mgSugar: 12gCalcium: 1mgIron: 0.01mg
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