Lilac Honey

5 from 1 vote

Savor spring by making Lilac Honey! This recipe is a wonderful way to appreciate the fleeting beauty of lilac blooms, allowing you to enjoy their unique flavor long after the season has passed. Drizzle it on scones, stir it into hot tea or lemonade, or enjoy it as a sweet addition to a bright and refreshing spring fruit salad.

Prep Time10

Steeping time1

Total Time1 10

Course: Salad, Snack

Cuisine: American

Servings: people

Calories: 162.04kcal

Author: Christy Faber

Ingredients

1 cup fresh lilac blooms
¾ cup raw honey liquid (not solid honey)

Instructions

Wash lilac blooms thoroughly and shake off excess water.
Snip the blooms from the stalks until you have 1 heaping cup.
Place the blooms in a small jar and fill the jar with runny honey.
Stir well, cover, and let the honey steep for 24 hours, stirring once or twice over this time period if you think of it.
After 24 hours, scrape off the top layer containing the lilac blooms, and strain the remaining honey through a fine mesh strainer to avoid wasting any honey.
Cover the honey and enjoy!

Notes

Harvest lilac blossoms at their peak freshness and fragrance, preferably in the morning when they are most aromatic.

Select lilac blossoms that are fully open and free from any signs of damage or discoloration.

Gently rinse the lilac blossoms under cool water to remove any dirt or debris, then pat them dry with a clean towel.

Remove the individual lilac florets from the stems, discarding any green parts or stems.

Ensure that the lilac florets are fully submerged in the honey to extract their flavor and aroma fully.

Stir the jar once or twice during the steeping time to help the flavour infuse more fully

Be sure that you're using lilac blooms that you know haven't been sprayed with any pesticides.

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