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Description
Make your own fragrant lavender syrup. This simple recipe uses culinary lavender, sugar, and water to create a versatile syrup perfect for drinks and desserts.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons dried culinary lavender buds
Instructions
- Combine water and sugar in a small saucepan.
- Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Remove from heat and stir in the lavender buds.
- Cover the saucepan and let the mixture steep for 30 minutes to 1 hour, or longer for a stronger flavor.
- Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean jar, discarding the lavender buds.
- Let the syrup cool completely before use.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 weeks.
Notes
- Use culinary grade lavender to ensure it is safe for consumption and has the best flavor.
- Adjust the steeping time to your preference for a milder or stronger lavender flavor.
- This syrup is great in lemonade, iced tea, cocktails, or coffee.
- You can also use it to sweeten whipped cream or drizzle over desserts.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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