Description
Lemon blossoms are the fragrant flowers of the lemon tree. They are small, white to pale purple, and have a sweet, citrus scent. They can be used in various culinary dishes and beverages.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups lemon blossoms
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Gather fresh lemon blossoms.
- Rinse the blossoms gently in cold water.
- In a saucepan, combine sugar and water. Heat until the sugar dissolves.
- Add lemon blossoms and lemon juice to the syrup.
- Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let it cool.
- Strain the mixture into a jar.
- Store in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Use fresh blossoms for the best flavor.
- Can be added to salads or desserts.
- Always ensure blossoms are pesticide-free.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Syrup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: lemon blossoms, lemon syrup, floral flavor