How to Make Lilac Syrup (and other things with Lilacs)
O were my love yon Lilac fair, Wi’ purple blossoms to the Spring
Robert Burns
How to Make Lilac Syrup (and other things with lilacs). 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. The Beauty of Moscow lilac 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!
The following are recipes for infusing lilac into honey and sugar, as well as making lilac syrup. And while lilac is a delicious floral, its light scent 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.
Lilac Simple Syrup
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
- Optional: drop of purple food coloring
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 the mixture over medium-low heat just until the 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 a container. Add food coloring if desired.
- Store in fridge.
- Best used within a few days.
Lilac Syrup (no cook 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 the lilac blossoms with raw honey and stir a bit to combine.
- Let the mixture sit and infuse for a few days.
- Strain the blossoms and use the honey as desired.
Ingredients
- sugar
- clean, dry lilac blossoms
Instructions
- Remove the lilac blossoms from the panicle.
- Fill the jar with sugar, leaving enough room for lilac blossoms.
- Add a generous amount of lilac blossoms and seal jar.
- Shake the contents of the jar once or twice a day for a few days.
- Remove the lilac blossoms after 3-4 days.
- Use sugar as desired.
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How long would you say the simple syrup is good for
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.
Thank you! I can’t wait to try the lilac syrup & sugar 💗