Lavender Syrup
Lavender syrup is a luxurious way to add a sweet floral flavor to your favorite beverages and recipes. With just three ingredients it is quick and simple to make at home
Servings: 16 tablespoons
Calories: 50kcal
Equipment
- 1 Medium sauce pan
- 1 measuring cup
- 1 Fine mesh strainer
Ingredients
Lavender Syrup
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 3 Tbsp Dried Lavender buds or Organic Fresh Lavender buds food grade
Instructions
- Make your simple syrup first by blending equal parts sugar and water. For this recipe use 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water.
- Add 3 tablespoons of Lavender buds to simple syrup and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Remove the syrup from heat and allow it to cool for 1 hour or until you achieve your desired lavender flavor.
- Once syrup has cooled strain the lavender flowers and buds from the syrup. Make sure you use a fine mesh strainer. You may need to strain multiple times to remove all bud particles.
- Transfer syrup to an air tight container.
- Lavender simple syrup holds up well in the refrigerator for up to one month.
Notes
PRO TIPS - If you are looking for a substitute for white sugar here are three of our favorites.
Please note that substitutions can change the flavor of the finished syrup.
White sugar will allow for a hint of purple color in your finished syrup. When you use a substitute with a darker color the finished syrup will take on a darker color
White sugar will allow for a hint of purple color in your finished syrup. When you use a substitute with a darker color the finished syrup will take on a darker color
- Honey - makes a lovely substitute for white sugar. Honey has its own distinctive flavor and your syrup will have more of the flavor of honey in the finished product. Try lavender honey for a more forward flavor. Keep in mind that honey is much sweeter than sugar so use 1/2 to 2/3 cups of honey for every one cup of sugar.
- Coconut Sugar - This makes a great substitute for white sugar. It is a 1:1 ratio, meaning one cup of coconut sugar for one cup of white sugar. Some people believe since coconut sugar is plant-based it is more natural.
- Light Brown Sugar - This is the easiest substitute for white sugar. To substitute use a 1:1 ratio of brown sugar to white sugar. Note that your syrup will take on a darker color using light brown sugar. Dark brown sugar is not recommended.
Nutrition
Calories: 50kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 0.03g | Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 0.3mg | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 8IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.1mg