Who doesn't love lilacs? Over the past few years, I've experimented with edible flower recipes (more lilac recipes at the bottom of the post). It's fun foraging, especially for a sweet treat. Lilacs are one eatable flower that there is no massive worry like wisteria where you cannot consume the pods or seeds.
I rummaged through my closet and rediscovered this 1950's lilac apron that is in perfect condition. With the contrast of yellow and purple, I decided to spruce up the traditional old lemon water with some floral flavor. â âThe lilac branches are bowed under the weight of the flowers: blooming is hard, and the most
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Prep Time: 3 minutes
Soak Time: Immediately to Several hours if desired
Ingredients:
1 small lemon, sliced
24 ounces of cold water (3 cups)
1 blossom of fresh lilac
Directions:
Wash and slice the lemon. Rinse off the lilac blossom OR remove each blossom off the stem and rinse with cold water. Put all ingredients in a glass jar and either drink immediately, or let it sit for several hours to flavor the water. Enjoy the same day or within 24 hours.
Let's Connect! Enjoy my other lilac recipes below!
I love lemon water, it's refreshing and has a natural detoxifying effect. But I'm not a fan of the artificial lemon flavoring in most bottled lemon water. I like to mix my own with a lilac flower petal. It's also a great way to use up leftover flowers in your house.
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