Here is a beautiful and easy gift giving idea for friends, hostesses, neighbors or just to keep in your own pantry - scented sugars! Infused sugars are delicious when added to hot tea, baked goods or on the rim of your favorite cocktail! They literally involve 3 ingredients, granulated sugar and
two culinary grade florals.
(Full Disclosure: This was an original Martha Stewart recipe I kept from the 90's!)
I made mine using glass spice containers with a clip lid, found at Marshall's, but you can find them on Amazon, the Container Store or even your local Walmart. Wash the containers and let them dry thoroughly. I let mine dry overnight. You don't want any moisture collected in the lid.
You'll need the following to make these wonderfully scented sugars:
INGREDIENTS
Culinary grade Lavender
Culinary grade Rose Buds and Petals
Granulated sugar
DIRECTIONS
Mix 1 cup of sugar to1 tablespoon of each of the florals.
Combine and Mix well.
I made a couple of batches to fill 8 glass containers.
I found it useful to use a funnel to fill the spice jars.
If you'd like to infuse a Vanilla Scented Sugar, the recipe is 1 cup sugar to 1 vanilla bean.
The florals will completely infuse with the sugar in about a week and lasts around 3 months.
Enjoy!
Thank you for reading this quick and easy DIY!
I hope you'll enjoy these sugars at home and share this post with your friends.
(P.S. It makes your kitchen smell fantastic!)
xo
Traci
The Slipcover Atelier
Hi Dana! You can also use the sugar in baked goods to add a subtle flavor or I’ve read as a sugared brim on a cocktail.
Sorry for this question, but what do you do with the sugar? Any suggestions for use? Tea comes to mind but would love other suggestions. They are beautiful!
What a thoughtful and elegant gift. And it would be fun to make these beautiful sugar jars! Please consider blogging about more homemade gift ideas. I might actually make these!