Description
A delightful and fragrant way to capture the essence of springtime blooms, lilac sugar is a unique ingredient perfect for enhancing cakes, cookies, teas, and cocktails.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup fresh lilac blossoms (pesticide-free)
- Airtight container for storage
- Clean, dry bowl
- Sifter or fine mesh strainer (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Lilacs: Harvest fresh lilac blossoms, rinse in cold water, and pat dry.
- Combine Sugar and Lilacs: In a clean bowl, mix granulated sugar and lilacs, mashing gently with a fork or fingers.
- Infuse the Mixture: Transfer the mixture to an airtight container, seal tightly, and let sit in a cool dark place for at least 3 days (up to 2 weeks).
- Strain (Optional): Sift through a fine mesh strainer to remove larger lilac petals if desired.
- Store and Use: Keep the lilac sugar in an airtight container and enjoy in beverages or desserts.
Notes
Customize flavors by combining lilacs with other edible flowers or using different sugars like brown or coconut sugar.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4320 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Infusing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg