Lilac Infused Sugar

Course: Seasoning

Cuisine: North American

Prep Time: 5

Resting Time: 5

Total Time: 5 5

Servings: servings

Calories: 48kcal

Author: Lord Byron's Kitchen

Lilac Infused Sugar is one of those things you didn't know you needed until you have it. Combine the two and watch the magic happen! Over the course of a few days, the sugar strips the lilac petals of all their moisture and scent. The sugar can then be used anywhere sugar is used!

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Ingredients

1 cup lightly packed lilac petals
1 cup sugar

Instructions

In a glass jar, place one quarter of the lilac petals in an even layer at the bottom.
Spoon over 1/4 cup of the sugar.
Repeat with another layer of lilacs and another layer of sugar. Continue until the last layer of sugar is sprinkled over top.
DO NOT COVER the jar. Rather, lay a light napkin over top and set the jar aside out of direct sunlight.
The lilacs will infuse the sugar for five days. It is important to gently stir the sugar and lilac mixture every morning, otherwise the moisture from the lilacs will cause the sugar to harden.
Each day, you will notice that the lilacs begin to wilt, brown, and finally, by the fourth of fifth day, they will be shriveled and dried. The sugar is ready to use.
You can leave the dried lilacs in, however, it isn't very pretty. Pour the contents into a fine-mesh colander with a bowl underneath. Use a spoon to push the sugar through the mesh, leaving the dried lilac petals behind.
Store sugar in a clean jar with a tight fitting lid. Use as you normally use sugar. Will keep in pantry for up to a year.

Notes

Nutritional information is based on one tablespoon per serving.

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