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A glass jar filled with Lilac Sugar, tied with twine, sits on a marble surface. A bowl and small dish with more bath salts and a spoon are nearby. A vase of purple flowers is blurred in the background.
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Lilac Sugar

Learn how to make lilac sugar, a fragrant floral condiment perfect for spring baking and drinks. This easy DIY recipe captures the essence of lilac season in every spoonful.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time1 day 10 minutes
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: European
Keyword: Lilac Sugar
Servings: 30
Calories: 51kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Sugar
  • 1 cup Lilac blossoms

Instructions

  • Harvest your fresh lilacs when they are at their peak, fully open, fragrant, and vibrant. Give them a gentle shake or rinse to remove any dust or tiny visitors, then let them dry completely. Carefully remove the blossoms from the stems.
    2. Add the sugar and lilac blossoms to the food processor and pulse. Or in a bowl, combine sugar with lilac blossom. Use your fingers to gently rub them together. The sugar starts to pull out the oils from the flowers, infusing the sugar.
    3. Add a small splash of lemon juice, then pulse or mix again.
    4. Spread the mixture out on a tray and let it dry for 24h or until the sugar feels dry again.
    5. Once dry, store it in a jar. And just like that, you’ve made your own lilac sugar.

Nutrition

Calories: 51kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 0.1mg | Potassium: 0.3mg | Sugar: 13g | Calcium: 0.1mg | Iron: 0.01mg