Did you know lilacs are edible?
What kind of a person would eat them?
A survivalist?
That's not me.
Maybe drink them.....but definitely not eat them
Lilac Simple Syrup
2 Cups lilac buds
2 Cups of water
2 Cups of sugar
1/2 tsp citric acid or lemon juice
a few blueberries for color, or food coloring
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| Throw the buds in a pot.... |
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| with some water and sugar..... |
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| I threw in a dozen blueberries for color. |
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| Gently boil for about 20 minutes and add the citric acid. Careful cuz it foams up when you add the acid! |
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| And strain into a jar. I keep this jar in the refrigerator. |
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| A splash of lilac simple syrup to soda water, makes for a refreshing drink |
It's so hard to let go of lilacs this year....I felt the need to save a bit of spring for next winter. Tomorrow I will be picking a huge batch and process sterilized filled canning jars of lilac simple syrup for 45 minutes.......
If it's a long, cold winter,
me and "lilac gin drink" will stay
nice and warm cuz I'm really stocked up!
Cheers!
I saw those BEAUTIFUL lilacs, and your gorgeous jars full of syrup and started salivating. Not because I love the taste, but I make soap, and OMG.......lilac soap.
ReplyDeleteI had not idea they were edible. Then again, I just learned that dandelions were too. I am so out of the loop with what flowers you can and cant eat lol. I don't think I've seen lilacs around here for a few years, come to think of it. I am going to be on the lookout now!
ReplyDeleteDandelion greens are wonderful!!! I once tasted the flower itself. I don't recommend it. lol
DeleteHow beautiful. I'm guessing it would be kind of like elderflower or honeysuckle cordials, how lovely :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great smell while it was cooking I bet!
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of Lilac syrup, but it sounds delicious! Actually, that isn't very surprising since we don't grow lilacs here. I do love the look of lilacs and just bought several bunches of faux ones at Joann's yesterday while they were 70% off -- I think from a distance, they will look very pretty and maybe even "sniff-worthy!" Okay, go enjoy your lilac cocktails!
ReplyDeleteDid not know you could eat them. You are really set for winter, though. :)
ReplyDeleteMy neighbor has a gorgeous lilac tree. I so wish the bloom time was longer. I've never heard of lilac syrup, but ohhh, it sounds good. You know roses aren't my favorite, but I actually love rose water. We get inundated with so many manufactured scents, that when our nose detects a true, natural aroma, we, or I tend to want to keep smelling it, or drinking it for that matter, lol. Now, I really want to try lilac syrup, I bet it's really refreshing. (Sorry for yammering on -Pinning)
ReplyDeleteGET OUT!!!!! I've had lilacs around almost all of my life and I never they were edible. Your syrup looks gorgeous, and I bet it tastes gorgeous too.
ReplyDeleteThat is some gorgeous syrup! I am fairly new to eating things made with flowers, but would definitely enjoy a cocktail with you. I've always loved how lilacs smell, so I am sure I'd love how they taste.
ReplyDeleteWell you learn things. Every. Single. Day - wow I never knew this !
ReplyDeleteIt looks beauitful ! And if people eat dandelions - than Lilacs must be the caviar of flowers!
xox
Lilac is so pretty and smells so good: it must taste heavenly!
ReplyDeleteI have never, ever heard of this before. But I plan on having lilacs in my yard somewhere. They're not just for breakfast anymore!
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