Simple Lilac Syrup Recipe
Enjoy the essence of spring with our simple Lilac Syrup recipe, where fragrant blossoms are transformed into a delicate, sweet syrup. Lilacs impart a beautiful, subtle floral sweetness to pancakes, waffles, ice cream, whipped cream, cocktails, and more.
Ingredients
- 1/2 Cup Fresh Lilac blossoms* - Not wilted or brown
- 1/2 Cup Sugar
- 1/3 Cup Water
- 2 Blueberries - For color
- Splash of lemon juice - For color
Instructions
- Remove each lilac blossom from the stem (the stem imparts a bitter flavor).
- Gently rinse the lilacs in a bowl of water and set aside on a dish cloth or paper towel.
- In a small saucepan, add the sugar and water and heat until fully dissolved.
- Add the blueberries, once they start to release a bit of color the water will turn blue, take them out and add a small splash of lemon, which will turn the syrup a pinkish lavender color. Once you achieve your desired color, take the syrup off the heat and let it cool until lukewarm.
- Once cooled, add the lilac blossoms and let it steep for an hour at room temperature, at which point the lilacs will have imparted their delicate floral flavor. Let them steep for longer in the fridge if you desire a stronger flavor.
- Strain the syrup and reserve in an airtight container for up to 1 week. It will start to get cloudy if not used up in that time.
- Enjoy on waffles, pancakes, ice cream, panna cotta, oatmeal, cake and much more!
Notes
*Wilted and brown lilac blossoms and any green stem parts will impart a bitter flavor. Be sure to only use the fresh blossom.
**Try this recipe with our delicate Lilac Rhubarb Panna Cotta recipe.