When do lilac flowers bloom?

Lilac flowers bloom in the spring to early summer. They typically start to bloom when they can receive approx. 6 hours of sunlight a day and the air is still cool; May to June.

How long will lilac sugar last?

Lilac sugar will last a very long time, approx. 1-2 years depending on the moisture content in the jar. The sugar acts as a preservative but the flowers give moisture to the sugar. Check sugar around the 1 year mark before using.

What is lilac sugar used for?

Lilac sugar can be used in many ways and is most commonly used to sweeten cocktails, tea, herbal drinks and baking. There are many recipes that use lilac sugar in replacement of regular sugar which will give earthy floral notes to baking and cooking such as blackberry lilac compote and lilac shortbread cookies. It can also be used to make your own body scrub.

What does lilac sugar smell and taste like?

Unlike the floral bouquet that lilacs give, their taste is very different from their aroma. They have an earthy taste somewhat bitter with a slight floral scent. It is not as one expects and is more of an acquired taste.

Lilac Sugar

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A simple yet elegant way to brighten baking and drink recipes. Lilac flowers bloom in the spring, make jars and store lilac sugar until the following season.

Author: Alie Romano
Prep Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 15 mins
Yield: 1 Cup 1x
Category: Baking & Drinks
Cuisine: French

Ingredients

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1 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup fresh lilac flowers (stems removed)
1 glass jar

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Instructions

Pick fresh lilacs and give them a good shake. Check for any bugs or little critters (I picked my lilacs after a fresh rainfall).
Pick flowers off their buds and remove any green leaves, stems or browning flowers.
In a large bowl add sugar and lilac flowers together. Using your fingers rub the flowers into the sugar to release the oils.
Add lilac sugar to a glass jar and leave for one week for the flavours to be fully absorbed.
Use lilac sugar in baking or to sweeten tea or cocktails.

Notes

The sugar will clump together as the lilacs will give off moisture; every few days shake the jar to break the sugar up. The flowers will start to brown as well. Don’t panic, this is completely normal!

You can make as much or as little lilac sugar as you’d like, and you can add more or less flowers depending on the floral strength you prefer.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 Tablespoon
Calories: 47
Sugar: 12.5g
Sodium: 0
Fat: 0
Saturated Fat: 0
Unsaturated Fat: 0
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 12.5g
Fiber: 0
Protein: 0
Cholesterol: 0

Find it online: https://bakingforfriends.com/lilac-sugar/