Whimsical Wild Violet Sugar Recipe: A Natural, Colorful Sweetener

Wild violets are one of the first flowers to bloom on our property each spring, and I have been steadily collecting them to try out some new springtime recipes.

So far, I’ve made wild violet simple syrup, which was a huge hit in our house. The kids especially loved using it to make magic pink lemonade.

Next on the list? Wild Violet Sugar!

This simple recipe creates a light purple sugar with whimsical purple specks throughout.

How to Make Wild Violet Sugar

Here’s what you need:

• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup wild violets

Here’s what you do:

1. Start by separating the flower petals from the calyxes (the green base of the flower).
2. Pour 2 cups of sugar into a food processor, then add the wild violet petals.
3. Secure the lid and pulse until all the petals are processed and mixed into the sugar.
4. Spread the sugar out onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and allow it to dry for at least 24 hours.
5. Give the sugar a stir every now and then to ensure it all dries evenly.
6. Once dried, store it in an airtight container. Wild violet sugar will keep for about a year when stored properly.

I hope you enjoy making and using this beautiful wild violet sugar!

Have you tried making wild violet sugar? I’d love to hear how you used it! Let me know in the comments below.

Looking for more wild violet recipes? Try making Wild Violet Simple Syrup

Until next time –

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