Dried Lavender Simple Syrup

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Why You’ll Love Lavender Simple Syrup

Last Fall, Brian and I went on a short weekend getaway to Stockholm, Wisconsin. One of our favorite stops was a fresh lavender farm where you could pick your own bouquet from the beautiful fields. They grew about 12 different varieties of lavender. The smell of the country air with the sweet, floral scent was divine!

I’ve used the dried flowers to make an amazing lavender blueberry cheesecake and this easy lavender syrup which has subtly sweet floral notes, similar to its aroma. I find it reminiscent of honey or nectar, and a wonderful ingredient for coffee drinks, cocktails, and mocktails. There’s a subtle herbal undertone to lavender, which adds depth to anything you make with this syrup.

Simple syrup is a combination of water and sugar, but in this recipe, I stir in a touch of fresh lemon juice at the end to lift the lavender flavor just subtly, as acid does (I do the same with my Rhubarb Syrup). You do not taste the lemon.

What to Make with Lavender Simple Syrup:

• Add it to homemade lemonade for an ultra refreshing beverage
• In classic cocktails; it makes fabulous margaritas, gin and tonics, as well as lemon drop martinis
• Stir it into hot chocolate
• Use it in an iced mocha or cappuccino
• Use it in steamed milk or milk tea

How to Dry Lavender and Remove Flower Buds

I dried my lavender bundle over the course of the next month (you can also buy dried culinary lavender) securing it with twine and hanging it upside down in our basement. Once it was dry, I removed the buds by grabbing a large bowl and gently rolling the bundle between my hands. The buds drop right into the bowl. Pick out any stems that may have dropped and discard.

How to Make Lavender Syrup:

1. Add sugar, water, and lavender buds to a sauce pot.
2. Over medium heat, bring to a boil. Turn down to a simmer, and cook for 8 minutes.
3. Remove pot from heat and let sit for 20 minutes.
4. Drain into a vessel that has a pourable spout. Whisk in lemon juice. Pour into the container you’ll store it in and refrigerate.

Why Isn’t My Lavender Syrup Purple?

Depending on the variety of your lavender and the age of it, your syrup be more clear/cream colored rather than purple. Once you have strained the syrup, you can stir in a tiny bit of natural food coloring; 1 drop of blue and 1 drop of red will give it a purple tint if you prefer. This is what I do; it’s prettier!

How Long Does Lavender Syrup Last?

Simple syrup typically lasts for about one month when stored properly in a sealed container in the refrigerator. Make sure your bottle is completely clean before adding the syrup to ensure it stays fresh. If you notice any signs of spoilage, it’s safest to discard the simple syrup.

More Simple Syrup Recipes:

• Easy Rhubarb Syrup
• Fresh Cranberry Syrup

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Dried Lavender Simple Syrup

Making lavender simple syrup is very easy to do and makes a delicious addition to coffee drinks, cocktails, and mocktails! It has a delicate floral flavor, that pairs especially well with lemon and honey. This recipe uses dried lavender buds to make the syrup.

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Cook Time :8 minutes minutes

Steeping Time :20 minutes minutes

Yield: 1 cup

Author: Amanda Paa

Ingredients

• 1 cup (300 grams) granulated sugar
• 1 cup (8 ounces) water
• 2 1/2 tablespoons (3 grams) dried lavender (culinary grade)
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

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Instructions 

• Add sugar, water, and lavender buds to a sauce pot.
• Over medium heat, bring to a boil. Turn down to a simmer, and cook for 8 minutes. Then remove pot from heat and let it sit for 20 minutes.
• Use a fine mesh strainer to drain the syrup into a vessel that has a pourable spout. Gently press down on the buds to get all the flavor out.
• Whisk lemon juice into the finished syrup, then pour into the container you'll store it in and refrigerate.
• One of my favorite ways to use it is in this 5-Minute Lavender Iced Latte!

Notes

*Depending on the variety of your lavender and the age of it, your syrup be more clear/cream colored rather than purple. Once you have strained the syrup, you can stir in a tiny bit of natural food coloring; 1 drop of blue and 1 drop of red will give it a purple tint if you prefer.

*Simple syrup typically lasts for about one month when stored properly in a sealed container in the refrigerator. Make sure your bottle is completely clean before adding the syrup to ensure it stays fresh. If you notice any signs of spoilage, it’s safest to discard the simple syrup.