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Lavender Simple Syrup

A delicate, floral sweetener that transforms drinks and desserts.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 1 cup
Course: Condiment, Syrup
Cuisine: Contemporary, Modern
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 to 1.5 tablespoons dried culinary lavender buds

Equipment

  • Small saucepan or pot
  • Wooden spoon or whisk
  • Fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth
  • Glass jar with a lid for storage
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Optional: tea infuser or small mesh ball

Method
 

  1. Measure out 1 cup of water, 1 cup of sugar, and 1 tablespoon of dried culinary lavender buds.
  2. Pour the water into the saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
  3. Add the sugar and stir constantly until it completely dissolves, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  4. Turn off the heat immediately after the sugar dissolves.
  5. Add the dried lavender buds to the hot sugar water and stir gently.
  6. Let the lavender steep for 5 to 10 minutes. Start checking the flavor at 5 minutes.
  7. Place a fine mesh strainer over a glass jar and pour the syrup through to catch the lavender buds.
  8. Let the strained syrup sit at room temperature for at least 10 minutes to cool.
  9. Pour the syrup into a clean glass jar with a tight-fitting lid for storage.

Notes

This syrup works beautifully in desserts and beverages.