Description
Lavender syrup add extra oomph to coffees, cocktails, baked goods, and more! It will leave your friends and family asking what IS that interesting flavor?! Your secret’s safe with us!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup dried lavender flowers*
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Add lavender, sugar, and a pinch of salt into the 1 cup of water in a small pot.
- Heat over medium low, stirring occasionally until the mixture comes to a simmer.
- Keep an eye on the simmering syrup to ensure it does not boil or bubble up over your pot! Reduce heat if needed to maintain a simmer.
- Simmer for 5 minutes to infuse the lavender flavor then remove from heat and strain, and pour into a clean container for storage.
Notes
This syrup will last 2-3 weeks when kept in the fridge; up to 3 months when stored in the freezer.
You can strain this syrup through a sieve or fine mesh strainer, but a small amount of debris will pass through. If desired, strain through a layer of cheesecloth for increased clarity.
If using fresh lavender, use 1/4 cup fresh lavender flowers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 48
- Sugar: 12.5g
- Sodium: 18.9mg
- Fat: 0
- Saturated Fat: 0
- Unsaturated Fat: 0
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 12.5g
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 0
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: Lavender Syrup