Description
Lilac sugar is a delightful and fragrant addition to your culinary repertoire, bringing the essence of spring into your kitchen.
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup fresh lilac flowers (pesticide-free)
- Clean jar with lid for storage
- Mixing bowl
- Baking sheet (optional, if drying lilac)
Instructions
- Gather Fresh Lilacs: Choose fragrant, fully-open lilac blooms and wash them gently.
- Combine Sugar and Lilacs: In a bowl, layer the sugar and lilac flowers, crushing the lilacs gently.
- Mix the Ingredients: Stir the mixture until the sugar is evenly coated with lilac petals.
- Store the Mixture: Transfer lilac sugar into a jar, seal tightly, and let it infuse for a couple of days.
- Enjoy: After a few days, use your lilac sugar to add a floral touch to desserts or beverages.
Notes
For a more concentrated flavor, consider drying the lilac flowers before mixing them into the sugar. Perfect for gifting!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 days
- Category: Condiments
- Method: Infusing
- Cuisine: American