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Did you know that you can make syrup with poppies?

Everyone can recognize a poppy.

But not everyone knows that they can be picked to make delicious homemade syrup.

When I was little my grandmother used to make it. And as I love it, I asked him for the recipe!

Poppy syrup, how about trying? You will see, the recipe is very simple.

Ingredients

- 500 g of poppy petals

- 1.5 liters of water

- 500 g of sugar or its equivalent in natural substitutes

How to do

1. Boil some water.

2. Prepare the petals.

3. Mix the petals in the previously boiled water. Stir until they are "melted".

4. Let steep for a good half day.

5. Filter everything to get only the juice.

6. Then add the sugar.

7. Finally, bring everything to a boil and then pass over low heat until the mixture turns into syrup.

8. Transfer the syrup to an airtight bottle.

Results

There you go, your homemade poppy syrup is ready :-)

Easy, fast and economical, isn't it?

Nice color, don't you think? This syrup will wonderfully flavor a dessert.

It is also perfect for flavoring cocktails. It is a good substitute for blackberry liqueurs, for example.

Advice

- For the petals, pick them as red as possible and leave those that are withered. It's free, of course, but you have to keep high standards.

- Also avoid flowers on roadsides or near treated fields.

You will find beautiful poppies in the fields or wasteland from May to July or September, depending on the region.

- To wash the petals, do not pass them under water to remove the insects, but use a strainer with fine mesh or a salad spinner.

Shake well until all the bugs have fallen from the petals.

The benefits of poppy syrup

Like many edible wildflowers, the poppy is also excellent for your health.

First of all, it is an excellent remedy for dry coughs.

It will also help people with mild insomnia.

Savings made

Why spend money on poppy syrup when you can easily make it yourself?

Poppy syrup can be found in specialized stores at a price of € 13 for 25 cl.

In my recipe, you will pay only 500 g of sugar, which will cost you only 0.50 €. So you save a lot of money.

And as a bonus, you will gain some pride from your guests when you offer it to them!

Your turn...

Have you tried this homemade poppy syrup recipe? Tell us in the comments if you liked it. We can't wait to hear from you!

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