Welcome spring with a sprinkle of floral magic – Lilac or Viola Floral Sugar! This recipe for Sweetly Scented Floral Sugar blends fragrant lilacs or violas with calming lavender for a one-of-a-kind sweet creation! It’s perfect for gifting—or elevating your own everyday moments. This sweetly scented floral sugar uses spring violas or lilacs but an be adjusted to create rose petal sugar or a floral sugar of your choice. Spring mint sugar is delightful as well! Stir a spoonful into your favourite cup of tea or sprinkle on your next batch of butter cookies. Pack scented sugar into pretty jars, add in a package of tea and you have a lovely, thoughtful gift!
Sweetly Scented Flower Sugar
VIOLA FLORAL SUGAR
RECIPE UPDATED APRIL 2025
INGREDIENTS
• ½ cup of loosely packed viola OR lilac flowers (organic roses petals are lovely too)
• 1 cup organic sugar
Optional:
• 1 teaspoon of organic dried lavender buds
• OPTIONAL: 1 teaspoon of lemon zest
HOW TO
• Pick violas or lilac flowers in the morning once the sun has lightly kissed the blooms
• Pick off any stems or green bits (they can be bitter) and gently rinse the flowers
• Lay them on a clean towel until completely dry
• Add sugar, violas OR lilacs, and lemon zest or lavender if using, to a food processor
• Pulse until petals are blended into the sugar. Do not over blend or the sugar will become to fine.
TO DRY
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread sugar in a thin layer over the parchment
• Loosely cover and let dry at room temperature or in a warming drawer until completely dry.
• DRYING STEPS CAN BE OMITTED IF USING DRIED FLOWERS INSTEAD OF FRESH
LILAC FLORAL SUGAR
SUGAR TEXTURE
• If you prefer a sugar without the visible flower bits, then simply sift the sugar to remove the flowers
TO STORE OR GIFT
• Store in a dry, dark place. DO NOT put floral sugar in the fridge.
• Pour sugar into a glass jar with lid and tie with a colourful ribbon. Add a note with ways to enjoy your handmade floral sugar
How to enjoy this delightful sugar:
• Stir into tea or lemonade for a floral twist
• Sprinkle over sugar cookies, shortbread, or scones
• Rim cocktail glasses for a delightful sweet finish
• Sweeten whipped cream or yogurt with a touch of spring
TIPS
• Always use organic or non-sprayed edible flowers
• Use any fragrant edible flowers or herbs to create a variety of coloured, scented sugars
* Dried flowers can be substituted when fresh ones are not available. Roses or lavender work particularly well.
NOTES
As with all edible flowers and herbs, be sure you are aware of any allergies before consuming or gifting
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