Groundbreaking: 7 Floral Recipes for Spring

Lavender offers a vibrant, fresh flavor to balance the bitter taste of coffee, which makes it a delicious addition to a latte. Best of all, this drink is easy to make even on busy mornings, especially if you whip up a batch of lavender syrup to keep in the fridge.

Sub out classic espresso in this light, refreshing tiramisu, which features a rose syrup, rose water and rose essence for a bright, floral flavor. Top with edible flowers, raspberries and pistachios as garnish, then get ready to dig in!

Have an herb garden? Try growing your own nasturtium, an edible plant with bright red, orange or yellow flowers. This peppery plant, both leaves and flowers, can act as a sub for basil in pesto, creating a zippy sauce great for topping meats, veggies and pasta.

Combining the soothing taste of camomile with sweet honey, these cupcakes are the perfect treat for spring. The result is a subtly earthy cupcake that tastes even better paired with a mug of hot chamomile tea.

Upgrade your favorite rice-based dishes with this blue rice, made naturally using butterfly pea flowers. The butterfly pea flowers offer a very mild, floral flavor that complements the coconut, plus add-ins like ginger and pandan.

Elderflowers become a decadent treat when dunked into a sweet batter and deep-fried. The result is like a springtime funnel cake, made even more delightful with some fresh powdered sugar and a drizzle of local honey. Best of all, this version is vegan.

Violet jelly is a classic recipe, long made to welcome in the start of spring. The jelly is easy to make and has a gorgeous, bright purple hue, making it a fun addition to toast and oatmeal. As for the flavor, it doesn’t get more floral than this! Enjoy the fresh, sweet, floral flavor of your homemade violet jelly.