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Learn how to make lilac sugar, a wonderful addition to your spring pantry. The sugar is an amazing infusion of fresh lilac petals and sugar.

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Lilacs are edible flowers which can be used in all sorts of culinary delights, including this delicious lilac sugar.

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Harvest the blossoms when they are mostly open. The open blossoms are the most aromatic, and will provide the best flavor.

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Lilac sugar is a fresh blossom infused sugar, made when the blossoms are in season, and then used throughout the rest of the year.

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This sparkling sweet treat has a wonderful flavor and adds a special touch to baked goods and other foods.

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To prepare the lilac blossoms, pull them from the stems, making sure not to pull off the green parts, which are hard and woody.

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Picking the lilac blossoms will take a bit of time, however it's also a fragrant and relaxing experience.

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Pick approximately one cup of fresh blossoms for this recipe, making sure to pick only the open blossoms.

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You will also need about one and a quarter cups of white cane sugar, to layer with the lilac petals.

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Layer the sugar and petals in the mason jar. Start with a layer of sugar, then add a layer of petals, continuing to layer until you have used up your ingredients.

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Make sure that there is some room at the top of the jar to be able to shake daily, to keep the sugar from clumping.

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Cover the mixture and keep in a cool dark place for a week.The lilac petals will turn brown as they dry, and this is a natural part of this process.

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At the end of a week, your sugar will be ready. This delicious lilac sugar will last for a year. 

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Enjoy and be creative with this delicious sweet treat!

For more information, see the tutorial!