05/30/2026
Simple syrups are amazing because they’re so versatile! Also, a really easy activity to include my children in making 😊
🪻Lilac Simple Syrup:
•1 cup lilac flowers
•1 cup filtered water
•1 cup cane sugar
Method:
Separate flowers from the stems (remove as much green as possible) and wash thoroughly.
Place into a pot with equal parts filtered water and bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer for 20 minutes.
Remove from heat and let it sit for up to 24 hours on your countertop (the longer it sits, the stronger the flavour).
Strain into a measuring cup or over a bowl and verify how much infusion you have.
Add back to a pot with equal parts cane sugar and bring back to a boil and simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes, whisking occasionally.
Let cool and pour into a sterilized glass jar.
*Stays good in the fridge for up to two weeks.
🪻For reference, I used 3 cups lilacs, 3 cups filtered water. And after it was done infusing, I had just over 2 cups after straining. So I used 2 cups cane sugar before turning it into a syrup!
Let me know what you’d use this simple syrup for in the comments! 🤍