5.0 from 6 votes
Lavender Simple Syrup (with or without Vanilla)
A homemade simple syrup to use in drinks and more!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 795 kcal
Course:
Drinks , Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar or honey
- 1/2 cup water
- 5 teaspoons dried lavender buds
- Splash of vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine sugar, water and lavender.
- Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for about 5 minutes or until the sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla, if using. Allow to cool.
- Strain syrup through a fine mesh strainer into a jar to remove lavender buds and set aside.
- Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.
- One of my favorite ways to use this lavender is in a Lavender Latte!
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Notes
- Nutritional information is for the entire batch of lavender syrup.
- Storage: Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.
Nutrition Information
Calories
795kcal
(40%)
Carbohydrates
205g
(68%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Sodium
14mg
(1%)
Potassium
4mg
(0%)
Sugar
200g
(400%)
Vitamin A
150IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
119mg
(12%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1cup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 795
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 795kcal | 40% |
| Carbohydrates | 205g | 68% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Sodium | 14mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 4mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 200g | 400% |
| Vitamin A | 150IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 119mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.