Lavender Simple Syrup
Made with real lavender flowers, this Lavender Simple Syrup is fragrant, delicious and the perfect addition to tea, cocktails, coffee and lemonade.
Servings 6 ounces
Calories 101kcal
Ingredients
- ¾ cup sugar
- ¾ cup water
- ¼ cup dried lavender flowers approximately 0.4 ounces (see note)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar and water. Stir until sugar has dissolved. Do not let boil.
- Remove from heat and stir in the lavender flowers. Let rest for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Leave in longer for a stronger flavor. Strain out the flowers with a fine-mesh sieve.
- Store in a mason jar for up to two weeks.
Notes
About lavender flowers: I recommend using dried or fresh flowers. Dried lavender flowers can be found online or in specialty grocery stores. (Make sure they are labeled food safe.)
Fresh lavender blossoms are be lovely as well! As long as no pesticides have been used, fresh flowers are safe. You can sometimes find fresh ones in the springtime at specialty grocery shops or from local farmers at the farmers market.
Lavender flower substitute: You can also use lavender extract or lavender essential oil if you don’t have access to the flowers. These are a great way to get natural lavender flavor without having to use the flowers. Essential oils are very strong, so you will only need to add a few drops (around 5-6, depending on how strong you like your syrup). Keep in mind they will leave behind their oily residue in the syrup. Lavender extract is the better choice of the two, as it is typically made with water or alcohol, and will blend more easily into your syrup. Use 1/4 teaspoon.
Food coloring: If you like, you may add a 1-2 drops each of red and blue food coloring to give it a purple color. If using dried flowers, the color will be more grey. If using fresh flowers, the color will be more purple.
Sugar substitute: You may use honey, maple syrup, brown sugar, white sugar or something sugar-free like coconut sugar.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ounce | Calories: 101kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 1mg | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 28IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 0.2mg
