DIY Gifts For Mom: Lilac Syrup

This lilac syrup recipe makes a stunning addition to your cocktails, lemonade or baked goods. It also makes a terrific DIY gifts for mom by preserving the beauty and essence of spring lilacs,

I have a serious love affair with flowers. Unfortunately, my allergies did not get the memo on my infatuation and keeps many fragrant florals just out of reach. So goodbye jasmine, day lilies, and other perfumed beauties.

But there are many other gorgeous flower options out there for me to enjoy. I frequently shop at my local Trader Joe’s to pick up a bouquet or two of chamomiles, peonies, hydrangeas and this week: lilacs!

Lilacs come in a variety shades of pinks and purples, and of course the popular color of lilac. Some varieties only bloom for 3 weeks in the spring, while others bloom throughout the year.

Laura says :

Why this recipe works

• Economical: If you grow your own lilacs, this is such a great way to preserve their fragrance and enjoy them with your food!
• Simple: Simple syrups are super easy and simple to make!
• Flavor: It tastes sweet and floral, of course!
• Uses: Because lilacs are edible, you can this syrup in so many ways, like drinks, cocktails, my yogurt pancakes or a simple olive oil cake.

Ingredients you need

Simple syrups are made with equal parts sugar and water. Yup, there’s a reason why it’s called “simple”.

• Water and Granulated sugar: No fancy sugars needed. Just your basic granulated sugar.
• Lilac blossoms: You are fresh and aromatic lilacs that are pesticide free. When making this syrup you want just the blossoms, so remove any leaves or stems before infusing. You also want to gently rinse out the lilacs using a fine mesh strainer to remove any dirt and insects.
• Blueberries: Lilac syrup by itself is kinda brown in color. I add a few blueberries to give it a pretty purple color.

Step-by-step directions

1. Prep the lilacs. Remove stems and leaves from lilac blossoms, otherwise they can make your syrup bitter. Gently rinse blossoms in a fine mesh strainer and reserve.
2. Make the syrup. Add water and sugar in a small pot, whisking together until sugar is dissolved. Bring to boil then add lilac blossoms and blueberries. Simmer for 20 minutes.
3. Strain the mixture. Pour mixture through a fine mesh strainer to remove all the solids. Allow syrup to cool to room temperature than seal in a jar or bottle. Syrup will keep in the refrigerator like this for up to one month.

Expert tips and recipe FAQs

Homemade gift. This gorgeous lilac simple syrup makes a wonderful DIY gift for mom or for anyone! I know I would love a bottle made by someone I cared about. DIY gifts are the best, in my opinion, because someone took the time to make something special by hand.

If you do make up this lilac syrup, I have a beautiful free printable label for you. Just punch a hole in the corner and use some pretty ribbon or purple bakers twine to tie it to your bottle.

‘Cause nothing says Mother’s Day better than a homemade bottle of lilac simple syrup. And some fresh lilacs, if you are lucky and can find them!

Edible flowers. There are many varieties of flowers that are edible, not just lilacs. My favorite edible flower is of course, the rose. But that’s probably because I’m Persian and prepare recipes using roses and rosewater in many different ways.

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Lilac Simple Syrup

Laura Bashar | Family Spice

This lilac syrup recipe makes a stunning addition to your cocktails, lemonade or baked goods. It also makes a terrific DIY gifts for mom by preserving the beauty and essence of spring lilacs,

4.25 from 8 votes

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Additional Time 1 hour hr

Total Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins

Course Condiments and Sauces

Cuisine American

Servings 20

Calories 39 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 1 cup water
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup lilac blossoms
• 4 blueberries for color

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Instructions

 

• Remove stems and leaves from lilac blossoms, otherwise they can make your syrup bitter. Gently rinse blossoms in a fine mesh strainer and reserve.
• Add water and sugar in a small pot, whisking together until sugar is dissolved.
• Bring to boil then add lilac blossoms and blueberries.
• Simmer for 20 minutes.
• Pour mixture through a fine mesh strainer to remove all the solids.
• Allow syrup to cool to room temperature than seal in a jar or bottle. Syrup will keep in the refrigerator like this for up to one month.
• You can also hot water can your lilac syrup and store in a pantry for up to one year. Click here to learn how to hot water can.

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Notes

Once strained and cooled, your simple syrup can last for up to one month in the refrigerator. The sugar in the syrup will ward off any bacteria build up, making it a good candidate for canning.

If you are making large batches of lilac simple syrup, divide it into sterilized mason jars. Hot water canning is a very simple process and I have full instructions here on how to can using boiling water.

Nutrition

Serving: 1TBSCalories: 39kcalCarbohydrates: 10gSodium: 1mgSugar: 10g

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This post was originally published May 2, 2019. It as recently been updated with more details and information.

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