How to Make Lilac Infused Honey: Capturing Spring's Magic

Summer has never been my favorite season—the heat and long days can feel overwhelming. But in recent years, I’ve found immense joy in growing flowers, herbs, and vegetables, bringing a bit of peace and beauty into the season.

Lilacs have quickly become one of my absolute favorites. Their fragrance fills the air in April and May, perfuming every breeze with their sweet, nostalgic scent. I only wish their bloom lasted longer! Thankfully, there’s a way to preserve their delicate floral essence—by infusing them into honey.

Making lilac-infused honey is simple yet feels wonderfully special:

• Fill a jar with fresh, clean lilac blossoms (make sure they haven’t been treated with pesticides).

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  Pour in local, raw honey, fully covering the flowers.

  

• Seal the jar and store it in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight.

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  Turn the jar every day or so, allowing the lilacs to gently release their fragrance and flavor.

  
  

Let the infusion develop for at least three days, or up to several weeks for a deeper taste. Strain out the flowers or leave them in—they’re completely edible!

Beyond their lovely taste, lilacs offer antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that help support the immune system. They also contain vitamin C, which benefits skin health. And perhaps most enchanting of all, their scent is known to promote calm, relaxation, and an improved mood—a true gift from nature.

Drizzle this floral honey over toast, scones, or into tea for a touch of springtime magic. However fleeting their bloom may be, this infusion lets their essence linger just a little longer.