Purple Lavender Simple Syrup
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
12
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Calories
34 kcal
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Course
Condiments
Purple Lavender Simple Syrup
Description
The Purple Lavender Simple Syrup highlights dried lavender flower buds infused into a classic sugar and water syrup base. After simmering the sugar and water together, lavender buds are steeped to impart a fragrant floral note. Optionally, butterfly pea flower powder dissolved in hot water and adjusted with lemon juice is added to give the syrup a vibrant purple color that shifts slightly with acidity. This gentle cooking process preserves the aromatic qualities of the lavender without bitterness.
This syrup offers a delicate sweetness with floral undertones, making it fitting for enhancing drinks like teas, lemonades, or cocktails, as well as drizzling over desserts like ice cream or cakes. The color effect adds visual interest to the syrup's uses.
Stored in the refrigerator, the syrup can keep for up to one week, providing convenience for occasional use. The recipe produces about half a cup of syrup, ideal for small batches or infrequent use when fresh flavor and color are desirable.
Ingredients
- ½ C water
- ½ C granulated sugar
- 2 ½ tablespoon lavender flower buds organic, dried; culinary
- splash water hot
- ⅛ teaspoon butterfly pea flower powder optional
- lemon juice optional, a few drops
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine the water and sugar and bring it up to a simmer/boil.
- Remove from the syrup from the heat and add in the lavender flowers to steep for about 5 minutes.
- Use a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth to strain the syrup to remove the lavender buds.
- In a separate bowl, add in ⅛ teaspoon butterfly pea flower powder and a splash of hot water. Stir to dissolve.
- Add a few drops of lemon juice to the butterfly pea flower and stir until it turns purple. (Start with 1-2 drops first, and adjust according to the shade you like).
- Combine the butterfly pea mixture with the lavender syrup and stir.
- Transfer to a clean glass jar and let cool. Store in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Notes
- This syrup yields about half a cup, sufficient for several drinks or desserts.
- Store the syrup in a clean jar in the refrigerator, where it will keep fresh for up to one week.
- Use a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth carefully to remove lavender buds for a smooth syrup.
- The butterfly pea powder and lemon juice are optional but add a natural purple color and slight tartness to the syrup.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 34 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 34kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 1mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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