What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen? Equal Measures: Lilac, Sugar, Sugar! Here’s a way to capture the essence of an early Spring morning. By infusing lilacs into ordinary table sugar, any bakery item or tea beverage can be transformed into an European delight. The unique floral flavor of lilacs is amazing paired with lemon citrus or wild berries. Think scones, muffins, cookies, and ice cream. Or what about an aromatic herbal infusion to iced tea? I like mine fizzy with lemonade and sparkling water. How refreshing! In any event, the possibilities are endless. The next time the lilac blossoms come around, get picking. Your taste buds will thank you.
LILAC, SUGAR, SUGAR
Ingredients:
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup lilac petals
Instructions:
Rinse lilac flowers under running water. Let dry. Remove blossoms from stem with scissors. Discard stems. Alternate layers of sugar and lilac petals in a jar. Close lid. Place the jar in a dry dark cabinet. Every day, gently shake the jar to mix the sugar and break up any clumps. After one week, sift the sugar to separate the dried petals from the flavored sugar. Crush the petals or discard them. Spread the lilac sugar on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet to dry one week longer. Transfer lilac sugar to an airtight container for storage.
I have never heard of cooking lilac! Very interesting! Beware, lilac trees, Violetta is coming for you next spring!
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Good for you! 💟 I love it when others share my excitement for creativity. Blessings. 🦋
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I’m not gonna li(lac), this done blew my mind!
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You’re funny. 😊
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I have my moments, lol.
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Such a clever idea!
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You should taste it! 💟
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Next year, hopefully… 🙂
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Super cool~! I love it!! Next year, for sure!
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Yay, Molly! 🍃🌸
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Well this old country fellow didn’t know that, makes me wonder of the taste …… 🥧 maybe apple pie with Lilac sugar …. ?
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Hmmm. You may have hit on something, John. 😋
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You don’t crush the petals, and put them back in the sugar??
I would love to use this pic on my blog. I would leave in your watermark of course, and link to you.
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I would be honored! 💜
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