14/06/2024
ᒣᐦᑲᐧᑲᓇᐢᑯᐢ Mêhkwakanaskos💜
Early spring violets 💜
Found in meadows, open woods, and thickets
Blooms May - June
Often decorated on cakes and salads
Benefits: rich in vitamin A and C, good for lymphatic systems
Wild Violet Syrup Recipe
Ingredients
* Early blue violets
* Water
* White granulated sugar
* Lemon juice
Method
* Put your violets in a glass jar or containers, and fill the container with boiling water. Let the flowers steep for 18-24 hours. The water will appear blue or greenish in colour at this stage.
* Strain the flowers from the infused water and discard the flowers. Strain the water to ensure no debris remains.
* Add equal parts violet water and sugar to a saucepan and heat until all sugar has dissolved.
* Slowly add small amounts of lemon juice until the desired colour is reached, being careful not to add too much to overpower the delicate violet flavour.
* Bring the mixture to a low boil, and turn the heat down to simmer for 2-3 minutes or until desired consistency is reached, stirring often.
* Keep the syrup in a cool place or in the fridge for up to 3 months.
* Add to your favourite cocktails and desserts.
Recipe found at https://www.ealt.ca/natures-nourishment-1/wild-violet-syrup #:~:text=Early%20Blue%20Violet%20(Viola%20adunca,%2C%20open%20woods%2C%20and%20thickets.
