3 Irresistible Ways to Make Homemade Lilac Syrup Taste Magical
A delightful homemade lilac syrup that captures the floral essence of spring. Perfect for cocktails, desserts, or drizzling over pancakes.
- Author: Sophia Collins
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 mins
- Yield: 2 cups 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups fresh lilac blossoms (lightly packed)
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Rinse lilac blossoms gently to remove dirt or insects.
- Bring water to a boil in a saucepan.
- Add lilac blossoms, remove from heat, and steep for 1 hour.
- Strain the liquid into a clean saucepan, discarding blossoms.
- Add sugar and lemon juice, then simmer for 10 minutes until sugar dissolves.
- Cool and store in a sterilized jar.
Notes
- Use pesticide-free lilacs.
- Store syrup in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
- Adjust sugar to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tbsp
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: lilac syrup, floral syrup, homemade cordial, spring recipes