The taste of fresh rose & lilac infused honey is something you will never forget. Sooooo delicious, like nectar for a floral goddess. And so simple to make. Roses are edible, and different species have different scents and flavors, so feel free to experiment. Just make sure that the roses are growing in a clean place with no chemicals being sprayed on them. Do not use roses from the store as those have been sprayed. And same with lilacs, they are edible. And some species taste better than others.
Pull the petals off the rose and use only the petals. With lilacs, pull the purple flowers off the stem and just use the purple flower. You can make rose infused honey or lilac infused honey or combine them together to make rose-lilac infused honey. All taste delicious. Place the fresh picked roses petals & lilac flowers gently into a clean jar, cover with honey, and let sit for at least a few days or longer at room temperature. No need to strain as the petals are edible. Although I have also removed the petals and dried them on the lowest setting in the oven to make rose ‘candies’ and lilac ‘candies’. You can add these floral infused honeys to ice cream or desserts or teas. Sometimes you just want to taste a spoonful directly from the jar because the taste is so yummy. Floral infused honeys can also be added to oxymels & elixirs. And given as gifts to friends & family. Enjoy!
