Honeysuckle flowers are found in abundance on wild climbing shrubs with extremely fragrant tubular flowers that vary in shade. Ours range from a creamy white to a beautiful golden yellow. The honeysuckle is so named for its delicious, edible nectar that can be sipped directly from the petals. This wildflower is a shy night owl that only blooms in the evening. Manifest your wedding joy into edible form with this recipe to inspire a dreamy night for all your guests.
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- 4 oz Dried Honeysuckle Flowers
- 1 c. Sugar
- 2 c. Water
- Dash of Rose Gel Food Colorant
Pour the fragrant, natural wild honeysuckle loose flower buds over three cups of water, and bring to a boil. Steep in the hot, simmering water like a tea for about five minutes.
Once the liquid has reached a brilliant color, strain the wild honeysuckle blooms from your infused water and return the liquid to the pot. Return the floral infusion to low simmer, (adding a touch of pink gel food colorant for enhanced color, if desired).
Add the sugar to the liquid and stir slowly. Boil on medium-low until all of the sugar is dissolved and you have an exquisite, wildflower-imbued syrup.
Pour into Snap Lid Bottle Favor Jars. These favor jars are so adorable, and are reminiscent of mason jars, but in diminutive size for a touch of rustic whimsy.
Print and cut the free printable tags. Fussy cut these using small scissors or a 1.5" paper punch and set aside. . Use a bit of Maggie Holmes "Flourish" patterned paper to create a second circle in a 2" circle to back the label. Punch a small hole through both and hang from the jars using colorful bakers twine, tied to the top of your jar
Be sure to see the whole Wildflower Wedding, my DIY Wildflower Seating Chart and Wreath Place Cards.