Learn how to make these simple edible floral lavender sugar cubes and some ideas to make them uniquely your own! Make afternoon tea time even more splendid. You can add spices, extracts, herbs or anything else you’d like to make them special.
We added our Dried Flower Confetti for gorgeous floral flavor and flair. You could also use our DIY Flower Sprinkles ! The possibilities are endless.
Little touches are what make entertaining and celebrating so special in my opinion. With Mother’s Day coming up, I wanted to plan a high tea at home and include all of the little touches. These sugar cubes make the most perfect gift, especially when you pair them with some homemade tea blends. Use our guide to craft floral teas with intention or our edible gift guide for inspiration this year. And if mom really likes adding flowers to her day like I do, you’ll want to visit our Homemade diy flower pepper grinder.
Why you’ll love this recipe:
- It’s just so simple. Two ingredients every household always has.
- Ability to get completely creative. Use different silicone molds for cute shapes, or keep it traditional with cubes like we did.
- Use any type of sugar you want or need.
- Add any flavors to enhance the taste and make your tea or coffee truly special.
- A perfect affordable and unique gift.
Variation inspiration:
I truly adore the taste of edible flowers, like chamomile, jasmine and lavender, which I added in our sugar cubes. But here are some other ideas of what you can add to yours:
- Cinnamon, cardamom, any spice you desire.
- Ginger
- Vanilla bean
- Vanilla extract
- Rose water
- Orange blossom water
- Dried herbs
- Lemon zest
Let me know what you’ll make !
Ingredients:
The best part about this recipe is that it’s simple. All you really need is water and sugar.
- Granulated sugar, brown sugar, coconut sugar, monk fruit – any sugar your heart desires will work here.
- Water – and like I mentioned, you can use an extract in place – like lemon extract, vanilla extract, or even rose water to change the flavor up. So fun!
How to make them:
With so few steps and ingredients, each step is crucial for success.
- Get a medium size mixing bowl and add your sugar and any mix ins your heart desire. We used chamomile, rose, lavender and jasmine for a beautiful floral sugar cube. Mix it up well.
- Slowly add in your water and mix until sugar is damp and evenly incorporated.
- Using a spoon, densely pack your sugar into your mold. Use the spoon or your hands to firmly pack them as tight as possible. It will not hold shape unless it’s packed very well.
- Use a clean brush to brush off the excess sugar from the top of the mold.
- Let them sit for six hours – overnight to let the sugar harden.
Frequently asked questions:
How long will sugar cubes last:
Sugar cubes can be kept indefinitely in an airtight container at room temperature. They are fairly sturdy but do be careful if you’re packaging them to gift, as they are also brittle and can be scuffed or broken.
How long do the sugar cubes need to set before I can use them?
The sugar cubes should be allowed to completely set before being removed from their mold. The time will depend on the humidity and the size of the mold used. To be on the safe side, and for best results – let them set overnight.
DIY sugar cubes
Ingredients
- 7 ounces 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon water more if needed
- 1/8 teaspoon flavoring of choice such an extract
- 1/2 teaspoon any dry ingredients you choose like lemon zest, edible flowers, spices
Instructions
- Get a medium size mixing bowl and add your sugar and any mix ins your heart desire. We used chamomile, rose, lavender and jasmine for a beautiful floral sugar cube. Mix it up well.
Slowly add in your water and mix until sugar is damp and evenly incorporated.
Using a spoon, densely pack your sugar into your mold. Use the spoon or your hands to firmly pack them as tight as possible. It will not hold shape unless it's packed very well.
Use a clean brush to brush off the excess sugar from the top of the mold.
Let them sit for six hours - overnight to let the sugar harden.
Notes
Nutrition
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