Lilac Simple Syrup + Canning instructions

This lilac simple syrup turned out so good and is going to be a great addition to our canning pantry. It is simple to make, fast to can if you wish and will make a great addition to cocktails, mocktails or as a flavoring for kombucha or lemonade.

Lilac Simple Syrup Recipe:
3 cups sugar
3 cups water
6 cups lilac florets
2 tbsp lemon juice

Simmer sugar and water until sugar has dissolved. Add lilac florets and continue to simmer for 2 minutes, then remove from heat. Allow the simple syrup to steep for at least 2 hours, or until it has reached your desired flavor. I steeped it for 4 hours. Strain and stir in lemon juice. Will last in the fridge for at least 2 weeks.

Canning Instructions:
Please note this is not a tested recipe, but it is high acid from the sugar and lemon juice. Bottled lemon juice is recommend in any canning recipe that calls for lemon juice to guarantee acidity, but again, with the sugar in this recipe I am using the lemon juice purely for flavor, so fresh works too.

Fill 1/2 pint jars to 1/4 inch headspace. Wipe rims with vinegar or hot water, add lids and rings to finger tip tight. Process in a waterbath canner for 10 minutes, adjusting for elevation if above 1000ft.

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[cherylpresleigh]

This sounds lovely! I hope you’ll share in the future how you decide to use it. Thank you for sharing.

[SaltCreekFarmstead]

0:58 oh man! I can smell this through my phone! Excited to watch this. I only have one small lilac bush right now that only gives me a handful of flowers. I have more bushes planned and will definitely try this recipe down the road. Thanks!

[corrinar]

Yummy. This sounds amazing for kombucha. I hope I can still find some lilacs. Thanks for sharing ❤

[carlasouthwell]

It makes a very light syrup, perfect for scones, bellini, crepes, or drizzled over fruit.

[firequeen]

Well…shoot. Missed my window. My lilacs have come and gone 😢. Will bookmark for next year. Looks awesome! Thank you so much for sharing. 🥰

[meggo]

We just did this last week for the first time! I used some of it to make homemade lilac lemonade popsicles. They were delicious.

[carriecreates]

I really enjoy your video each week.
I know I will learn something.
I also know it will be a calm and peaceful time ❤

[karriemb]

Thank you for sharing this …… next season I need to try this …… we are past the season for lilacs ……

[plot]

Super! I’ve just made some elderflower cordial but will try this next year. Our lilacs have finished for this year.