How to Use Lilacs in the Kitchen

How to Use Lilacs in the Kitchen

O were my love yon Lilac fair, Wi’ purple blossoms to the Spring

Robert Burns

How to use lilacs in the kitchen. May 10, 2021.

One floral edible that often gets overlooked is the lilac. Lilac has a sweet essence reminiscent of honeysuckle (also delicious!) and makes a pleasing light floral accent in sweets. If you would like to read more about honeysuckle, click here. And while there are many kinds of lilacs, each with its own unique, lovely scent, my favorites are the sweeter-scented ones. In particular, Beauty of Moscow is my preferred lilac with its scent, taste, and color. Beauty of Moscow is one of the most well-known and popular lilacs worldwide. It is a pale blush-lilac color that looks beautiful in the garden. And in case you were wondering how to use lilacs in the kitchen, the following are some ideas for you!

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The following are recipes for infusing lilac into honey and sugar, as well as making lilac syrup. And while lilac is a delicious floral, it has a light scent that doesn’t hold up well in high heat. So, make sure to use the infused items without cooking them. Can you use other kinds of lilacs? Of course! I just recommend using the most fragrant varieties that are sweeter in scent.

How to Use Lilacs in the Kitchen

Lilac Simple Syrup

A lovely and light floral syrup with the essence of sweet lilacs! There are two methods to do this given!
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Ingredients

  • 3/4 to 1 cup water *If you want a bit thicker syrup, use the 3/4 cup of water.
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 large panicle of clean lilacs

Instructions

Lilac Syrup (heat method)

  • Remove the lilac blossoms from the panicle and put into a small pot.
  • Add sugar and water to lilacs.
  • Gently heat mixture over medium-low heat just until sugar is dissolved. Don't boil or stew lilacs. It tends to kill the light floral flavor.
  • Remove from heat right away and strain into desired container.
  • Store in fridge.
  • Best used within a few days.

Lilac Syrup (no heat method)

  • Combine the lilacs, sugar, and water in a jar and seal with a lid.
  • Shake well.
  • Let the jar sit for a few hours, shaking it every now and again.
  • When the sugar is completely dissolved, strain the lilac panicles and pour the syrup into a jar.
  • Store in the fridge.
  • Best used within a few days.

Lilac-infused honey

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Ingredients

  • Raw honey
  • Clean, dry lilac blossoms removed from panicle

Instructions

  • Using a small glass jar, fill with lilac blossoms.
  • Cover lilac blossoms with raw honey and stir a bit to combine.
  • Let sit and infuse for a few days.
  • Strain blossoms and use honey as desired.

Lilac-infused sugar

Lilac is a lovely essence for your sugar!
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Ingredients

  • sugar
  • clean, dry lilac blossoms

Instructions

  • Remove lilac blossoms from panicle.
  • Filled jar with sugar leaving enough room for lilac blossoms.
  • Add a generous amount of lilac blossoms and seal jar.
  • Shake contents once or twice a day for a few days.
  • Remove lilac blossoms after 3-4 days.
  • Use sugar as desired.
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3 Comments

    1. While simple syrup generally is good for a few weeks I recommend using this lilac syrup within a few days while its flavor is at its best.

  2. Thank you! I can’t wait to try the lilac syrup & sugar 💗

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