Violet Syrup
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh purple violets (Viola spp.)
- 1 1/2 cups hot water
- A few drops of lemon juice (to help turn the infusion purple)
- 1/2 cup local honey, sugar, or sweetener of your choice
Instructions
- Put the violet blossoms in a glass jar or stainless steel bowl.
- Pour the hot water over them.
- Add the lemon juice.
- Let steep overnight.
- Strain.
- Heat the liquid gently over a double boiler, adding your sweetener and stirring until blended. If you are using honey, only warm the liquid slightly, just enough to stir in the honey.
- Store in the fridge.