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11 Easy Edible Flower Recipes

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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.

Collage image of lilac syrup, peony jelly, lilac sugar, dandelion jelly, lilac jelly, and violet jelly. Text overlay says Easy Edible Flower Recipes.

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.

Flower Jelly Recipes

Fun and unique flower jelly recipes are so much fun to make with your kids!

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Six jars of dandelion jelly sitting on a wooden table next to a fresh dandelion flower.
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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Six jars of homemade violet jelly are sitting on the counter next to wild violet flowers.
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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Three jars of homemade lilac flower jelly on a wooden table surrounded by fresh lilac blossoms.
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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3 Jars of peony jelly.
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.
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Three jars of homemade red clover jelly in small jelly jars with one stacked on top of the other two jars.
Red Clover Jelly
Red clover jelly is a fun recipe to make in the summer. With its light floral taste, it's perfect for enjoying on biscuits or toast and makes a wonderful gift idea. Don't let summer go by without making this easy flower jelly.
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Flower Syrup Recipes

Easy flower syrup recipes are perfect for serving with breakfast or flavoring summer drinks.

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Dandelion syrup in a pint mason jar sitting on a wooden table with a dandelion flower next to it.
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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Pint sized mason jar filled with lilac simple syrup on a table next to purple lilac flowers.
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.
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Other Flower Recipes

More flower recipes to add a taste of spring to your dishes.

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Glass mug of homemade dandelion iced tea with a fresh dandelion flower next to the cup.
Refreshing Dandelion Iced Tea
You'll love this easy homemade dandelion iced tea. It's the perfect refreshing drink on hot summer days.
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Purple lilac flowers in a jar with white sugar. On the table next to it are more lilac flowers.
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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Mason jar with chive blossom vinegar before straining out the flowers.
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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Finished chive blossom butter in a white container on the counter. Next to it are some fresh chive flowers.
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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  1. I made the dandelion jelly last year and the flavour was mild honey, however, I opened a jar a few days ago and the honey flavour is incredible. So glad I took the time. I’m in my mid seventies and so delighted that I tried something new. Will make the violet jelly with my little grandsons this spring. Thank you.

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  2. Kim, I absolutely love these ideas! I’ve been making violet jelly for years. My kids, and now grands find that color change from bright teal green to blushy pink-purple when the lemon juice hits it absolutely magical! They think I’m a real scientist 😁 This spring I’m in the midst of moving, and very short on time. I am wondering whether you’ve tried freezing the blossoms for use later, or, going ahead with steeping/infusing and stopping at that point and freezing to save it? My new yard has no violets, and I can’t yet tell what color the peonies will be when they bloom…but they’re destined for the jelly pot for sure!

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