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Did you know you can eat magnolia petals? Magnolia syrup is floral in tone with surprising ginger notes. It\u2019s a great way to capture the essence of these fleeting spring flowers. Magnolias, which are amongst the oldest flowering plants, are one of them. If you pick blossoms, always ask permission first if the tree isn\u2019t yours.\n

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Bottle of Magnolia Syrup with magnolia blossoms.\n

As we\u2019re in prime magnolia season right now, I thought I\u2019d give you a slightly different spring recipe to see March out. I do like cooking with foraged ingredients, whether that be out in the woods and fields or in the garden. It\u2019s surprising how many garden flowers are edible.\n

Can you Eat Magnolia Flowers?\n

Well, you\u2019ve probably gathered by now that indeed you can eat magnolia blossoms. Or at least the petals. The base of the flower is bitter and best removed before you down it. In fact magnolia flowers have been eaten in China for millennia. They\u2019re said to have medicinal properties, but I\u2019m no expert, so I won\u2019t say any more about that.\n

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Among the best edible species is the Magnolia x soulangeana, known for its delectable blossoms. Fortunately, we have one of these beauties in our garden, alongside a Magnolia grandiflora. Although the latter blooms infrequently and sparsely, I’m eagerly anticipating the chance to sample its flowers when they do appear.\n

One culinary adventure we embarked upon was pickling magnolia petals, alongside crafting magnolia syrup.\n

To our delight, the pickled petals turned out to be a delightful surprise\u2014they resemble Japanese pickled ginger and pair wonderfully with sushi.\n

However, we found that they also make a lovely accompaniment to bread and cheese, adding a unique twist to a classic combination.\n

Wondering what magnolia blossoms taste like?\n

It’s a journey of intriguing flavors that may surprise your palate. While magnolia petals don’t exude a distinct aroma, the taste experience is a delightful revelation.\n

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