How to Make Flower-Infused Sugars

1 Prepare your lilac blossoms by gently plucking the flowers from the stems, being careful to avoid removing any green parts.
2 Combine 1/2 cup freshly picked, tightly packed lilac blossoms with 1 cup of sugar and grind until uniform (no large particles remaining) with a food processor or a mortar and pestle.
3 Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the flower and sugar mixture over the sheet evenly and allow to dry fully, up to 24 hours.
4 Check on the flower-infused sugar periodically, using a spoon to break up any bits that have dried together.
5 Once fully dried, store the lilac sugar in a sealed jar away from heat or sunlight. For the best flavor and shelf life, store the floral sugar in the freezer.