Lavender Honey Syrup
A floral syrup that steeps dried lavender into honey and water for drinks and desserts.
Dietary
Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Wheat free, Dairy free, Nut free, Halal, Kosher, Kosher for passover, Ashkenazi kosher for passover
This simple syrup infuses dried lavender buds into a honey-sweetened base, creating a fragrant liquid ideal for lemonades, cocktails, and iced tea. Straining removes the buds while leaving a delicate floral note, and the syrup keeps well refrigerated for drizzling over cakes or yogurt.
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons dried culinary lavender buds
Method
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Combine the water and honey in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring to dissolve the honey.
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Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then stir in the dried lavender buds.
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Remove the pan from heat, cover, and steep the lavender for 15 minutes to infuse the syrup.
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Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into a jar or bottle, discarding the spent lavender buds.
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Let the syrup cool to room temperature before sealing and refrigerating.
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Lavender Honey Syrup
This simple syrup infuses dried lavender buds into a honey-sweetened base, creating a fragrant liquid ideal for lemonades, cocktails, and iced tea. Straining removes the buds while leaving a delicate floral note, and the syrup keeps well refrigerated for drizzling over cakes or yogurt.
40 min 16 oz 65 cal
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons dried culinary lavender buds
Method
- 1
Combine the water and honey in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring to dissolve the honey.
- 2
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then stir in the dried lavender buds.
- 3
Remove the pan from heat, cover, and steep the lavender for 15 minutes to infuse the syrup.
- 4
Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into a jar or bottle, discarding the spent lavender buds.
- 5
Let the syrup cool to room temperature before sealing and refrigerating.