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Violet syrup

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Ingredients for 1 servings:

  • 1 handful of violets (sweet violets – Viola odorata)
  • 500 g sugar
  • 1 lemon(s), the juice

Instructions

Working time approx. 30 minutes; Rest time approx. 10 hours; Total time approx. 10 hours 30 minutes

Pluck the blue petals from the violets and place them in a porcelain or earthenware container. Pour a generous 1/2 liter of boiling water over them, cover the container tightly, and let stand overnight. The next day, press the juice through a fine cheesecloth. Add the sugar and heat slowly over moderate heat, but do not boil. Skim off any skin that forms. Pour in the lemon juice, pour the hot liquid into small, preheated bottles, and seal tightly. Use violet syrup to flavor desserts and drinks.

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Written by John Myers

Professional Chef with 29 years of industry experience at the highest levels. Restaurant owner. Beverage Director with experience creating world-class nationally recognized cocktail programs. Food writer with a distinctive Chef-driven voice and point of view.

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