Once you know how to make lilac flower infused honey you'll have an all natural way to add the health benefits beauty of lilac blossoms into your day with ease!
1 ½cupsfresh lilac flowers - about 3 bunches of flowersbut this is completely up to you!
1cupof raw local honeystill runny
Instructions
Pick your lilacs and remove the lilac flowers from the stem. Very gently check and clean the petals for bugs and dirt.
Place your lilac flowers in an 8 oz mason jar. Cover flowers completely with raw, local honey. Be careful to ensure the honey is covering all of the plant material to prevent mold.
Let flowers and herbs sit and infuse for 4-6 weeks in an airtight container. You can absolutely infuse for less time, this is just recommended for the best flavor and benefits.
Strain your flowers and herbs from the honey and use however you'd like!
Notes
The flowers will emerge to the top of the jar, so flip and shake the jar occasionally to ensure they remain covered, or add more honey if needed.This honey will last up to one year if properly sealed.Use it anywhere you would use honey: baked goods, herbal tea, cocktails.