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    How to Make Candied Lilac Flowers

    Published: Apr 29, 2021 by Emily · This post may contain affiliate links · 16 Comments

    Candied Lilac Flowers are a sweet and fun way to enjoy these edible flowers! All it takes is a little patience and you will have beautiful and delicious candied flowers for decoration or garnish.

    candied lilac flowers on a lilac cupcake
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    Learn how to make Candied Lilac Flowers with this recipe and create an unexpected and fun treat for desserts, cocktails, and more! Lilacs aren't the only flower you can make into a sugared treat so once you learn how to make this recipe, you can use other edible flowers in place of the lilacs.

    Some other edible flowers to turn into candied confections are pansies, violas, borage, chamomile, and violets. There are many more edible flowers to choose from, just make sure you do your research before eating the next flower you see 😃.

    lilac bush with purple lilac flowers blooming

    Are Lilac Flowers Edible?

    Yes, lilac flowers are edible and I am so excited to share this recipe with you! For this recipe, you will need fresh, clean lilac flowers (no chemicals sprayed on or near the bush), an egg white, and superfine sugar (which you can make yourself).

    How to Make Candied Lilac Flowers

    1. In a small bowl, beat the egg white and water together until bubbly. Take each clean and dry flower and paint it completely with egg wash.
    2. Place the painted flower in a small dish with superfine sugar, shake until the flower is completely coated.
    3. Place the flower on wax paper and allow it to dry completely.
    candied lilac flowers

    How to Make Superfine Sugar

    To make superfine sugar, place ¼ cup granulated sugar in a spice/nut grinder or food processor and pulse just a few times until the sugar resembles a fine grind, almost powder-like.  You can store the superfine sugar in an airtight container. Superfine sugar is also an ingredient in French Macarons!

    • coffee grinder for superfine sugar
      sugar in a coffee/nut grinder
    • superfine sugar
      homemade superfine sugar

    What to do with Candied Lilacs

    Candied lilacs can be used for many things including a decorative garnish for a cocktail like my Lilac Gin Cocktail or on a dessert like my Lilac Cupcakes with Lilac Buttercream Frosting. Another fun idea is to place a handful of the candied flowers in a small bag as a party favor for your guests or add them to a dessert platter for a decorative and edible treat. The possibilities are endless for this fun flower!

    lilac cupcake with candied lilacs as garnish
    candied lilac on a lilac cupcake

    How to Store Candied Flowers

    Store candied flowers in an airtight container in the fridge. Ensure the candied flowers are completely dry before storing them. My experience was that they only lasted a day or two, although they may last longer depending on how dry they are and if you were able to fully coat them in egg wash. If you completely cover the flower with egg wash, it's more likely to stay the color it should be with no brown spots. Bottom line, make and enjoy these treats right away!

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    candied lilac flowers

    Candied Lilac Flowers

    Make candied lilac flowers for a garnish, decoration, or a fun treat!
    5 from 8 votes
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    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Dry Time: 4 hours
    Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
    Servings: 40 flowers
    Author: EmilyFabulous

    Equipment

    • wax paper
    • 2 small bowls
    • small, clean paintbrush
    • spice/nut grinder or small food processor

    Ingredients

    Candied Lilac Flowers

    • 40 fresh lilac flowers (washed, dried, and de-stemmed)
    • 1 large egg white
    • 1 teaspoon water
    • ¼ cup superfine sugar (see notes for how to make at home)

    Instructions

    • In a small bowl, beat the egg white and water together until bubbly. Take each clean and dry flower and paint it completely with egg wash.
      lilac flowers and sugar for candied flowers
    • Place the painted flower in a small dish with superfine sugar, shake until the flower is completely coated.
      candied lilac flower in sugar
    • Place the flower on wax paper and allow it to dry completely, this takes a few hours.
      candied lilac flowers

    Notes

    • To make superfine sugar, add regular granulated sugar to a spice/nut grinder or food processor and pulse just a few times until the sugar resembles a fine grind. Don't go too far or you will end up with powdered sugar. 
    • Store candied flowers in an airtight container in the fridge.

    Any nutrition calculations are only estimates using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Sue says

      May 16, 2021 at 10:51 am

      5 stars
      My lilacs are in bloom right now so this is just perfect. Another way to enjoy one of my favorite flowers!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        May 16, 2021 at 4:41 pm

        Yes, take advantage of it while you can!

        Reply
    2. Cindy Mom the Lunch Lady says

      May 15, 2021 at 7:56 pm

      5 stars
      How beautiful are these? I am so intrigued with all these way of eating lilac flowers!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        May 16, 2021 at 3:04 am

        I'm pretty sure I'm done with the lilac recipes, lol! You definitely have to try this someday 🙂.

        Reply
    3. Nora says

      May 15, 2021 at 5:16 pm

      5 stars
      Again a wonderful lilac idea! I love your purple recipes! They look wonderful and taste delicious!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        May 16, 2021 at 3:03 am

        Thanks, Nora. I had to get the most out of my lilac tree while it was blooming!!

        Reply
    4. Andra says

      May 15, 2021 at 2:39 pm

      5 stars
      They look so beautiful! I need to give these a try <3

      Reply
      • Emily says

        May 16, 2021 at 3:02 am

        I hope you try it out, remember you can do this with any edible flower 🙂.

        Reply
    5. Natalie says

      May 04, 2021 at 2:13 pm

      5 stars
      Lovely idea. They look delicious and so pretty! Good job!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        May 04, 2021 at 3:53 pm

        Thank you! They taste as pretty as they look 😊.

        Reply
    6. Linda says

      May 03, 2021 at 10:31 pm

      5 stars
      How beautiful! Love the flower art and how fun it is to make. Can't wait to make these candied flowers for my upcoming projects

      Reply
      • Emily says

        May 03, 2021 at 11:33 pm

        Thanks, Linda! I know you will have fun making these edible flowers.

        Reply
    7. Amy says

      May 03, 2021 at 10:02 pm

      5 stars
      These are gorgeous and so versatile! Could use it on anything!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        May 03, 2021 at 11:32 pm

        So true Amy, there are so many possibilities.

        Reply
    8. Ayngelina says

      May 03, 2021 at 8:32 pm

      5 stars
      Interesting, I would have never thought to candy flowers

      Reply
      • Emily says

        May 03, 2021 at 11:31 pm

        It's so fun! You should definitely give it a try and add some candied flowers to your next dessert 😊.

        Reply

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