Lavender Syrup

Elevate your beverages and desserts with this enchanting Lavender Syrup, a quick and easy recipe that’s perfect for adding a touch of floral sophistication to your creations. Crafted with dried culinary lavender, a splash of vanilla, and a hint of zesty lemon, this homemade syrup strikes a perfect balance between aromatic and sweet. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s as versatile as it is delicious—ideal for stirring into teas, drizzling over pancakes, or mixing into cocktails. With its charming flavor and elegant simplicity, this lavender-infused syrup will become your go-to secret ingredient for everything from refreshing summer drinks to decadent desserts.

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons dried culinary lavender
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1

In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of water and 1 cup of granulated sugar. Stir to dissolve the sugar.

Step 2

Add 2 tablespoons of dried culinary lavender and 1 teaspoon of lemon zest to the saucepan.

Step 3

Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.

Step 4

Once simmering, reduce the heat to low and let it cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 5

Remove the saucepan from heat and let the mixture steep for an additional 10 minutes to allow the flavors to fully infuse.

Step 6

Strain the syrup through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a clean jar or bottle to remove the lavender buds and lemon zest.

Step 7

Stir in 0.5 teaspoon of vanilla extract until well combined.

Step 8

Allow the syrup to cool to room temperature before sealing the jar or bottle with a lid.

Step 9

Store the lavender syrup in the refrigerator, where it will keep for up to two weeks.

Step 10

Use the syrup to add a delightful floral flavor to teas, lemonades, cocktails, or desserts.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(447.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	778.9

Total Fat 0.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 7.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 203.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.3g	0%
Total Sugars 200.3g
Protein 0.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 55.7mg	0%
Iron 0.6mg	0%
Potassium 88.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 0.3%

Protein: 0.1%

Carbs: 99.5%