i had a fox outside my chicken coup this morning, my dog chased it way, way down the road from me..i finally got him home. so i need to work in my garden and mow grass..it's not so hot today...so this is my comment for today. enjoy your day and keep smiling..much love..marykay
Start by removing the florets from the branches, making sure to remove all green parts. Place the florets in a strainer and rinse in cold water. Place the clean florets in a large bowl.
In a saucepan, combine the sugar and water and let the mixture come to a boil. Gently stir until all the sugar has melted.
Add some blueberries to the syrup if desired (for color only!), and a splash of lemon juice until you reach the desired color.
Let the mixture cool until lukewarm, then pour over the lilacs. Leave at room temperature for 2 hours, then cover the bowl and place in the fridge for another 12-18 hours.
Pour the syrup through a fine mesh sieve into a clean container with a tight-sealing lid. Gently press the lilacs with a spoon to release all liquid. Store the syrup in the refrigerator, it keeps for a few days. Freeze in freezer proof containers if you don’t plan on using it all up in a few days!.
