WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS RECIPE
• Simple ingredients create a fragrant syrup.
• Perfect for drinks, desserts, or pancakes.
• Homemade syrup impresses family and friends.
QUICK OVERVIEW
• Prep time: 5 minutes
• Cook time: 10 minutes
• Total time: 15 minutes
• Yield/servings: About 1 cup
• Difficulty: Easy
INGREDIENTS
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons dried culinary lavender
STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS
- Combine water and sugar in a saucepan.
- Heat over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
- Add dried lavender.
- Remove from heat and let steep for 15-20 minutes.
- Strain out the lavender using a fine-mesh sieve.
- Pour the syrup into a clean jar or bottle.
- Store in the refrigerator.
SERVING IDEAS
• Drizzle over pancakes or waffles.
• Mix into lemonade or iced tea.
• Use in cocktails for a floral twist.
• Add to yogurt or desserts for flavor.
HOW TO STORE
• Fridge: Store in a clean jar for up to a month.
• Freezer: Not recommended for freezing.
• Reheat/serve: Use cold or at room temperature.
TROUBLESHOOTING
• Adjust sugar if too sweet.
• Add more lavender for stronger flavor.
• Steep longer for a richer taste.
• Strain thoroughly to remove all solids.
• Store in an airtight container.
FAQ
• Q: How long does the syrup last?
A: It lasts about a month in the fridge.
• Q: Can I use fresh lavender?
A: Yes, but use more as fresh is less concentrated.
• Q: What can I do with leftover lavender?
A: Use it in baking or potpourri.
• Q: Can I use this in savory dishes?
A: Yes, it can add a unique flavor to meats.
Homemade Lavender Syrup
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 cup 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
A fragrant homemade lavender syrup perfect for enhancing drinks and desserts.
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons dried culinary lavender
Instructions
- Combine water and sugar in a saucepan.
- Heat over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
- Add dried lavender.
- Remove from heat and let steep for 15-20 minutes.
- Strain out the lavender using a fine-mesh sieve.
- Pour the syrup into a clean jar or bottle.
- Store in the refrigerator.
Notes
Perfect for drizzling over pancakes or mixing into drinks. Adjust sugar for sweetness and steep longer for a richer flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg