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
Throw the buds in a pot.... |
with some water and sugar..... |
I threw in a dozen blueberries for color. |
Gently boil for about 20 minutes and add the citric acid. Careful cuz it foams up when you add the acid! |
And strain into a jar. I keep this jar in the refrigerator. |
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!