Lilac Syrup
This simple homemade lilac syrup is delightfully vibrant in taste and aroma and a wonderful way to preserve some of those blooms.
Servings: 16
Calories: 96kcal
Equipment
- fine mesh strainer
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups sugar
- 1-2 cups fresh lilac flowers depending on how strong of a lilac flavor is desired.
Instructions
- Add water and sugar to a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar. This will take about five minutes.
- Lower the heat, then add the rinsed and sorted flowers to the syrup, making sure there are no stems or green bits. Cover and simmer gently for 2-5 minutes. Don't boil!
- Turn off the heat and steep for 2-8 hours. The longer the steep, the stronger the flavor.
- Strain the syrup and let it cool completely to avoid condensation before storing. Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice to balance the sweetness, brighten the flavor, and retain freshness and color.
- The amount of flowers you use and the time they steep will determine the intensity of flavor. Add more flowers or steep for closer to 8 hours for a stronger syrup.
- Taste test the syrup as it steeps so you can catch it at just the right level of flavor for your preference.
- Make sure to only use flowers from the common lilac plant.
Nutrition
Calories: 96kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 1mg | Sugar: 25g | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.01mg