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Lavender Syrup

This easy Lavender Syrup recipe is the perfect way to add a light floral note to drinks and desserts. It's simple to make and a great gift. Makes 1 cup.

Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
12 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 119 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups granulated white sugar (300g)
  • 1 cup water (235ml)
  • 2 tablespoons edible lavender buds
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional: natural purple food colouring

Instructions

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  1. Stir the sugar, water and lavender in a pot, bring to the boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer for 10 minutes.
  2. Remove from the heat, place a fine mesh strainer over a bowl and strain out and discard the lavender. Take care, sugar syrup is hot!
  3. Allow to cool. Stir in the vanilla and, if desired, stir in a few drops of purple food colouring (naturally, lavender syrup is a pale beige color).
  4. Pour into a jar or bottle and keep in the fridge for up to 4 weeks.

Notes

  • When choosing your lavender, it's important to make sure it is edible grade. Some lavender can be sprayed with pesticides and chemicals which can leach into the syrup if not sourced properly.
  • Fresh or dried lavender can be used to make this syrup recipe.
  • When pouring your cooled syrup into a container, it's best to make sure the vessel is fully sanitized to prevent any bacteria contamination.
  • Boiling sugar with water makes a VERY hot liquid that could cause some serious burns. This is why it's very important to make sure your syrup is cooled before transferring it into containers.
  • If your lavender breaks apart while boiling, you may need to strain twice to remove the lavender solids.

Nutrition Information

Calories 119kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 30g (10%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Sodium 2mg (0%) Potassium 1mg (0%) Sugar 30g (60%) Vitamin A 9IU (0%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 8mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 119

% Daily Value*

Calories 119kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 30g 10%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Sodium 2mg 0%
Potassium 1mg 0%
Sugar 30g 60%
Vitamin A 9IU 0%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 8mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.