Wild Violet Syrup

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Additional Time

    1 hr

  • Total Time

    1 hr 15 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Course

    Drinks

  • Cuisine

    American

Wild Violet Syrup

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

Servings
  • 2 cups wild violet flowers only, stems removeed
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • lemon juice a few drops

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. Using a mesh strainer, strain and reserve the liquid. Discard the blossoms (composting is great).
  3. In a small saucepan over medium heat, heat the violet water with sugar, stirring until sugar dissolves.  
  4. 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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