Lilac Simple Syrup
Make the most of lilac season with this lilac syrup recipe—a floral syrup that’s a fantastic way to use edible flowers and elevate drinks, desserts, and more. Learn how to transform lilac blossoms into a sweet, fragrant treat that and adds spring magic to your kitchen.
Servings: 15
Calories: 1kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup Water
- 2 cups Lilac blossoms
- 3/4 cup Erythritol or sugar
- 3 Orange slices
- 3 Tbsp Lemon juice or more
Instructions
- Clean lilac flowers. Remove all the tiny green stems and green parts from the florets, only use the clean lilac flowers. Rinse gently in cold water, then let them air dry on a clean towel.In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup water and 1 cup sugar. and orange slices. Bring to a rolling boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely.Remove from the heat and stir in the lilac blossoms. Add lemon juice or maqui powder if you want to keep the purple color vibrant. Let the mixture steep for several hours or overnight at room temperature, covered.Strain the syrup using a fine-mesh sieve or fine-mesh strainer into a clean jar or mason jar.Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition
Calories: 1kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 0.02g | Fat: 0.003g | Saturated Fat: 0.001g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.001g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.001g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 5mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 6IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.003mg