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Easy edible flower recipes are so much fun to make! Even in a small garden space you can grow lots of edible flowers for making jellies, syrups, vinegars and more.
I’ve always loved growing vegetables but when you want to grow your own food don’t forget about edible flowers. There are so many flowers that can be used in everything from simple salad garnishes to unique jellies.
Even if you don’t have much room to garden you can tuck flowers into small spaces in your garden. You might even have wild edible flowers like wild violets and dandelions growing in your lawn that you can enjoy.
Tips For Harvesting Edible Flowers
Harvest Safely – Always make sure you are picking flowers in a clean area. Avoid any area where animals have been kept, along the sides of roads, and anywhere that has been sprayed with chemicals.
Identification Safety – When you are harvesting flowers from your garden or wild always make sure you know exactly what you are picking. There are many edible flowers, some you can even find in high end grocery stores but there are many others that can make you sick.
If you are not sure about the type of variety of flower then talk to someone who is an expert in identification or just don’t harvest them.
Use Flowers Quickly – Flowers start to wilt quickly after you pick them. For the best results make sure you use them as soon as possible. It’s frustrating to do all the work needed to pick blossoms only to have them go bad before you can use them up.
Easy Edible Flower Recipes
Growing and using edible flowers is a great way to add fun flavors to your recipes. These easy to make recipes are long time family favorite and make great gift ideas.
Flower Jelly Recipes
Fun and unique flower jelly recipes are so much fun to make with your kids!
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Dandelion Jelly
One of my all time favorite jelly recipes is homemade dandelion jelly. It’s simple to make and tastes just like honey. If you want to try a fun new recipe with your kids get them to help you pick flowers and make this tasty treat.
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Violet Jelly
One of the earliest spring flower jellies you can make. While picking the tiny wild violet flowers can be a little tedious it’s well worth the effort! This jelly recipe is simply amazing.
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Lilac Jelly
Lilacs are one of my favorite flowers, so I have a huge lilac shrub in my garden. One of my favorite ways to use the flowers is to make this easy lilac jelly recipe. It’s so simple but tastes amazing with a soft floral taste.
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Peony Jelly
Good old fashioned peony jelly tastes a lot like peaches! Don’t let the summer go by without saving a few peony flowers to make this yummy jelly recipe.
Flower Syrup Recipes
Easy flower syrup recipes are perfect for serving with breakfast or flavoring summer drinks.
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Dandelion Syrup
Easy dandelion syrup is perfect for enjoying on pancakes and waffles. But this syrup is also delicious served over ice cream or used in drinks. It adds a lovely honey and lemon flavor to your dish.
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Lilac Syrup
If you enjoy lilac jelly but want to use the flavor in other recipes, making lilac syrup is a must! You can use it over pancakes and waffles of course but it can also be used to make lilac iced tea or lemonade.
Other Flower Recipes
More flower recipes to add a taste of spring to your dishes.
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Lilac Sugar
Homemade lilac sugar is a great way to add a taste of spring to your recipes. Use it to replace the normal sugar in your cookies or cakes or just sprinkle a little over top of the icing.
It adds a mild floral taste to your desserts.
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Chive Blossom Vinegar
Chive blossom vinegar is so easy to make and a great way to preserve chives. It takes just a few minutes to prepare and makes a great salad dressing.
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Chive Blossom Butter
Another easy way to preserve chive blossoms is to make chive blossom butter. This easy compound butter recipe can be used right away or frozen to enjoy later. Makes a wonderful addition to vegetable or meat dishes.
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