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3 Irresistible Ways to Make Homemade Lilac Syrup Taste Magical

Homemade Lilac Syrup

A delightful homemade lilac syrup that captures the floral essence of spring. Perfect for cocktails, desserts, or drizzling over pancakes.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups fresh lilac blossoms (lightly packed)
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Rinse lilac blossoms gently to remove dirt or insects.
  2. Bring water to a boil in a saucepan.
  3. Add lilac blossoms, remove from heat, and steep for 1 hour.
  4. Strain the liquid into a clean saucepan, discarding blossoms.
  5. Add sugar and lemon juice, then simmer for 10 minutes until sugar dissolves.
  6. 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.

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Keywords: lilac syrup, floral syrup, homemade cordial, spring recipes