Wild Violet Syrup
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Wild Violet Syrup
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A vibrant syrup that is perfect for fun beverages, cocktails and mocktails, Wild Violet Syrup is an enjoyable and economical family project.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups wild violets flowers only, stems removeed
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- a few drops lemon juice
Instructions
- Top violet blossoms, stems removed, with one cup boiling water. Let steep at room temperature until cool, 1-2 houurs, or up to 24 hours.
- Using a mesh strainer, strain and reserve the liquid. Discard the blossoms (composting is great).
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, heat the violet water with sugar, stirring until sugar dissolves.
- Add lemon juice a drop at time until the syrup is the color you’d like. Store in the refrigerator.
Notes
- African violets are poisonous and should not be consumed. See post for advice on foraging for violets.
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