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Learn how to make homemade lilac syrup with this easy canning recipe. Perfect for tea, lemonade, pancakes, waffles, and beautiful spring brunch ideas.

Lilac Syrup Canning Recipe

Easy recipe for canning lilac simple syrup for cocktails, flavored iced tea, flavoring kombucha, and more. Easy canning recipe for beginners.

Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Keyword canning, lilac
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Processing Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups lilac flowers
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

Prepare the Lilacs

  1. Rinse lilac blossoms gently in cool water.
  2. Remove flowers from stems.
  3. Discard stems and green parts.

Make the Syrup

  1. In a saucepan, combine water and sugar.
  2. Heat over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
  3. Add lilac blossoms.
  4. Simmer gently for 10 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat and let steep for 20 to 30 minutes.

Strain the Syrup

  1. Pour mixture through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth.
  2. Discard blossoms.
  3. Return syrup to saucepan and heat until hot.

Fill and Process Jars

  1. Pour hot syrup into hot prepared jars.
  2. Leave 1/2 inch headspace.
  3. Wipe rims clean.
  4. Apply lids and rings finger tight.
  5. Process in boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
  6. Remove jars and cool undisturbed for 12 hours.
  7. Check seals before storing.

Recipe Notes

Use only unsprayed edible lilac blossoms.
Lemon juice can brighten flavor and color.
Store sealed jars in a cool, dark place for up to 1 year.
Refrigerate after opening.
Great for gifting in small jars.