Lavender Sugar

Lavender Sugar

Fragrant sugar infused with dried lavender buds, ready to sweeten teas and baked goods.

Make ahead Makes 16 oz Calories 48/serving

Dietary

Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Wheat free, Dairy free, Nut free, Halal, Kosher, Kosher for passover, Ashkenazi kosher for passover

Granulated sugar is layered with dried culinary lavender and left to mellow, drawing out floral oil into every grain. Use it in shortbread, scones, or stirred into hot tea for a subtle perfumed sweetness. The process is mostly hands-off, requiring only a few minutes of mixing and several days of patient waiting.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons dried culinary lavender buds

Method

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar and dried lavender buds.

  2. Stir thoroughly to distribute the lavender buds evenly throughout the sugar.

  3. Transfer the mixture to an airtight jar and seal tightly.

  4. Store the jar in a cool, dark place for at least 3 days, shaking gently once a day, to let the sugar absorb the lavender's fragrance.

  5. If a stronger floral flavor is desired, let the jar sit up to 2 weeks before using; sift out the buds before use if a smoother texture is preferred.

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Lavender Sugar

Granulated sugar is layered with dried culinary lavender and left to mellow, drawing out floral oil into every grain. Use it in shortbread, scones, or stirred into hot tea for a subtle perfumed sweetness. The process is mostly hands-off, requiring only a few minutes of mixing and several days of patient waiting.

Make ahead 16 oz 48 cal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons dried culinary lavender buds

Method

  1. 1

    In a mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar and dried lavender buds.

  2. 2

    Stir thoroughly to distribute the lavender buds evenly throughout the sugar.

  3. 3

    Transfer the mixture to an airtight jar and seal tightly.

  4. 4

    Store the jar in a cool, dark place for at least 3 days, shaking gently once a day, to let the sugar absorb the lavender's fragrance.

  5. 5

    If a stronger floral flavor is desired, let the jar sit up to 2 weeks before using; sift out the buds before use if a smoother texture is preferred.