Lilac Syrup
Lilac Syrup- Like some other flowers, lilacs are edible. In this post, I’ll show you how to make your own lilac syrup! It’s very easy, and a nice way to add a lovely floral note wherever you would like to use it. I really enjoy using florals in cooking and baking, and if you are wanting to give this a try too, you are in the right place!
Easy Homemade Lilac Simple Syrup Recipe For Drinks
It’s pretty hard not to feel uplifted when you smell and look at flowers. I am so thankful that the lilacs are on time this year, I was worried that our winter snowfall might delay their arrival. This means I get to share with you how to make your own lilac syrup, and show you my foolproof and easy method! I also have a recipe for lilac sugar if you would like to try making that as well!
Nothing says Spring quite like the scent of lilacs, and it is such a shame how fleeting their perfume and beautiful appearance are.
I make this every year as soon as I smell that distinct and heady perfume that only lilacs have. I like using locally sourced products in my recipes when I can, and with lilacs growing everywhere around me, it doesn’t get much more local than that. I also love to cook using fresh ingredients, and help you do the same. To learn more about me and the blog and how this blog can help you make homemade dishes with fresh ingredients, be sure to visit my about page.
Can I Eat Lilacs?
Yes! Be sure to get your lilacs from a trusted source. Because you will be consuming them, it’s imperative that you get blooms that have not been treated with chemicals or pesticides. Growing your own is wonderful. If you don’t grow your own, talk to a friend, neighbor, or local nursery and make sure their lilacs have not been sprayed with anything before using.
What Does Lilac Syrup Taste Like?
In my opinion lilac is much like lavender, meaning that it tastes just how it smells, if that makes any sense. If you’d like to check out other examples of using florals in cooking and baking, head over to my pickled strawberries or blackberry lavender cheesecake!
How To Make Simple Syrup With Lilacs
The process of making the syrup is pretty straightforward. For the syrup, there are two common methods of preparation. Either placing your blossoms in the boiling water directly, or putting them in a jar and pouring the hot simple syrup inside on top of the blossoms. I like to do both. For tips, notes, and full instructions, please see the recipe card.
How Long Does Lilac Syrup Last?
This syrup will last in the refrigerator in a jar with a tight fitting lid for about two weeks. After that it is no longer fresh and begins to lose flavor and spoil.
Lilac Syrup Uses
This syrup is wonderful in a pound cake. Simply poke holes in the top of a freshly baked pound cake and drizzle the syrup over the top. Yum!
I love the lilac syrup in a cup of chamomile tea. The flavors really complement each other nicely! It could be used in other teas as well and it’s quite a treat when used to sweeten hot cocoa.
This is also a lovely Mothers Day gift for someone who loves flowers!
I hope you enjoy trying various ways to use Lilac Syrup. This also makes a great Mother’s Day gift! Utilizing florals in your cooking is a fantastic way to inject some variety into your time in the kitchen. I hope you give this a try, and that you enjoy the results.
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PrintLilac Syrup
Make the beautiful aroma of lilacs last by making this simple Lilac Syrup! Wonderful in drinks or to give as a gift, this recipe screams Spring!
- Total Time: 169 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 Cups 1x
Ingredients
- Lilac Blossoms (about 2 cups tightly packed)
- 2 cups Water
Instructions
- Remove the lilac blossoms from their stems.
- Place half of the lilac blossoms in the pint glass jar.
- Place 2 cups of granulated sugar, 2 cups of water, and a large handful of blossoms in a saucepan, and bring to a boil.
- Turn down the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Then, pour the syrup into the glass jar over the blossoms and screw the lid on tightly.
- Leave in a cool dry place for two or three days, then strain the blossoms out of the syrup.
- Once it is strained, store your syrup in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Notes
Be sure to use lilacs that have not been treated with pesticides or chemicals.
Syrup will keep for up to two weeks in the refrigerator stored in a jar with a tight fitting lid.
The act of pouring the hot syrup over the jar of blossoms will cause the blooms on the very top to brown. This will give the syrup a little color. You could also throw a few blueberries or blackberries in your saucepan with the water and sugar to add some purple tint. Just be sure to remove them before pouring the syrup into the jar. Or, you can try a few drops of purple food coloring.
Another noteworthy tip is that it’s best to use scissors to trim off the blossoms. By using your fingers to pull them from the stems, you will run the risk of getting the green stems in your syrup, and those can impart a rather bitter flavor if you get too much of them in the syrup. The best way I have found to prevent that is to cut them off with scissors right above the green part of the stem.
This syrup is wonderful in tea, and even hot chocolate. It is great for lemonade or cocktails too. If you are looking for a unique gift, this is definitely something to give to someone that loves floral flavors.
- Prep Time: 1 hours
- Additional Time: 168 hours
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 97
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 1
- Fat: 0
- Saturated Fat: 0
- Unsaturated Fat: 0
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 0
- Cholesterol: 0
Oh I love lilacs! I wish I had one so I could make this…I didn’t even know you could! Beautiful recipe and post ^_^