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    Lavender Simple Syrup

    October 2, 2022 by Jenny Blinkhorn Leave a Comment

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    Lavender simple syrup is easy to make and gives drinks a delightful floral flavor.

    Lavender syrup in mason jar.

    Lavender simple syrup is a versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of recipes to add a bit of floral flavor and sweetness.

    It is most commonly used in cocktails, coffee and lemonade, but it can also be used in desserts or even as a topping to waffles or pancakes.

    It is simple and easy to make and gives any drink a unique and delicious twist.

    Lavender Coffee Syrup

    This homemade lavender syrup is a great way to get the same flavor you can find in local coffee shops in the comfort of your home.

    It store for up to 2 weeks in your fridge, so it's great to make up a batch and keep on hand for when you might want to add some. Especially during the spring and summer when we are craving fresh and floral flavors.

    What to Use Lavendery Syrup for

    lavender syrup dripping off spoon.

    You can use lavender syrup for more than just coffee. Here are some other ways to use homemade lavender simple syrup.

    • iced tea
    • add lavender syrup to steamed or warm milk for making a lavender latte
    • swap some of the brown sugar for honey to make lavender honey syrup for tea
    • add some lavender syrup to seltzer or sparkling water for a lavender-flavored soda

    Tips to Make the Best Lavender Syrup

    • You can use lavender you've grown in your garden. If doing this, make sure you don't use any pesticides when growing it. Use lavender buds that are not open yet, but that have turned purple.
    • If you are having a problem with the syrup crystallizing, this can be because it was boiled for too long. Make sure to turn down your heat as soon as it boils. Another thing you can do is to add in a teaspoon of lemon juice to prevent this from happening.
    • If you use store-bought lavender, you can use culinary lavender or dried lavender buds. You can find these at natural food stores, Mountain Rose Herbs, or Amazon.
    • Make sure to use filtered water
    • Steep the syrup for a longer period of time if you prefer a stronger flavor. If you want the flavor to be really light, decrease the steeping time to around five minutes.

    Storing

    lavender syrup in mason jar.

    This lavender syrup recipe can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for 10-14 days.

    You can freeze lavender syrup for longer storage. Store in an airtight, freezer-safe container in the freezer for up to 3 months. You will notice that it doesn't freeze completely and this is OK and normal.

    Ingredients for Lavender Syrup Recipe

    lavender flowers in bowl on top, sugar in bowl on bottom.
    • granulated sugar
    • water
    • dried lavender flowers

    How to Make Lavender Syrup

    Step 1: Add water, sugar, and lavender to a medium saucepan and cook on medium heat, stirring continuously.

    Step 2: Bring to a boil. Once mixture starts to boil, remove from heat. It should take about 8-10 minutes to come to a boil.

    Step 3: Let syrup steep for about 10 minutes. You can taste the syrup to make sure it has enough lavender flavor. If you want the lavender flavor in your syrup stronger, let the syrup steep longer.

    Step 4: Place a fine mesh strainer over a glass jar. Pour into the strainer to strain out the lavender buds from the syrup. Discard the flowers.

    Step 5: Allow the syrup to completely cool before placing a lid on it.

    You can store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

    lavender syrup in mason jar.

    Lavender Simple Syrup

    Jenny Blinkhorn
    This lavender syrup will add floral notes and sweetness to anything you add it to.
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Cool Time 10 mins
    Total Time 25 mins
    Cuisine American
    Servings 32 servings
    Calories 48 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 2 cup granulated sugar
    • 2 cup water filtered
    • 3 tablespoon dried lavender flowers

    Instructions
     

    • Add water, sugar, and lavender to a medium saucepan and cook on medium heat, stirring continuously.
    • Bring to a boil. Once mixture starts to boil, remove from heat. It should take about 8-10 minutes to come to boil.
    • Let syrup steep for about 10 minutes. You can taste the syrup to make sure it has enough lavender flavor. If you want the lavender flavor in your syrup stronger, let the syrup steep longer.
    • Place a fine mesh strainer over a glass jar. Pour into the strainer to strain out the lavender buds from the syrup.
    • Discard the flowers.
    • Allow the syrup to completely cool before placing a lid on it.

    Notes

    Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
    Perfect for lavender mochas, lavender ice cream, or lavender lemonade!
    The sugar to water ratio is 1:1.  It's easy to adjust the recipe to the amount of syrup you are trying to make.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 2tablespoonsCalories: 48kcalCarbohydrates: 12gFat: 1gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 1mgSugar: 12gCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword lavender, simple syrup
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