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violet simple syrup.

Violet Simple Syrup

Fresh wild violets steeped in a simple syrup of sugar and water until the liquid turns a deep, dusky purple — then brightened with a squeeze of lemon juice that shifts the color to a vivid, almost magical pink. Stir it into sparkling water, lemonade or cocktails for a floral, lightly sweet addition that tastes as beautiful as it looks. Make a small batch while violets are in season and use it all spring long.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Infusion Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 2 cups
Calories 774 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Fine mesh Sieve
  • 1 saucepan

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ cups violets stems removed
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups sugar granulated
  • 1 tsp lemon juice freshly squeezed

Instructions
 

  • Bring water to boil in saucepan.
  • Once water is hot and steaming, remove from heat.
  • Add violet flowers, stirring to cover every flower with water, until all flowers are wilted.
  • Let sit for at least 8 hours, fully infusions the water with violet flowers.
  • Making sure to reserve water, strain violets out of water using a fine mesh sieve.
  • Add water and sugar to saucepan, and bring to boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
  • Remove from heat and let cool.
  • Stir lemon juice in and bottle. Store in refrigerator until ready to use.

Nutrition

Serving: 2 tbspCalories: 774kcalCarbohydrates: 200gProtein: 0.3gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 15mgPotassium: 49mgFiber: 0.01gSugar: 200gVitamin A: 482IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 0.3mg
Keyword floral simple syrup, homemade violet syrup, violet flower syrup, violet lemonade syrup, violet simple syrup
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