Lavender Simple Syrup
Servings 12 ounces
This recipe for Lavender Simple Syrup is made with water, sugar, and dried lavender. It's the perfect floral-infused flavor syrup to use in drinks and desserts!
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup dried lavender buds
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine the water, sugar, and dried lavender buds. Cook over medium-high heat for about 10 minutes or until the sugar dissolves and the syrup begins to simmer, stirring frequently, so the sugar doesn’t stick to the bottom before dissolving. Do not bring to a rolling boil.1 cup water, 1 cup granulated sugar, ¼ cup dried lavender buds
- Remove from the heat and allow the syrup to cool to room temperature, for about 1 hour, in the saucepan.
- After cooling, strain through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth-lined funnel into a bottle or jar. Discard the lavender buds.
- Store, sealed, in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- This recipe can also be used for other floral simple syrups, simply swap out the lavender buds for an equal amount of other florals such as rose, hibiscus, and lilac.
- Make sure to use dried petals.
- For larger flowers, use ½ cup (64 g) of petals or crush them so they fill a ¼ cup (32 g) when fairly packed.
- You can use fresh or dried lavender to make this recipe.
- Lavender syrup in its natural state is almost clear in color. If you would like to make it purple you can use a drop of purple food coloring.
- Most varieties of lavender are edible; however, please ensure you are using lavender that is fit to be consumed. It may also have been sprayed with chemicals, so it’s important to know where the lavender has come from and that it is culinary grade.
- Please note lavender can be toxic to dogs and cats.
- It is very easy to grow lavender at home in your own garden. You can plant it in pots or use it as a border plant and requires little maintenance. It will also attract lots of bees and butterflies to
your home! - Storage: Lavender syrup should be kept in a sealed jar in the refrigerator, where it will last for two weeks.
Find it online: www.sugarandsoul.co/lavender-simple-syrup/