Lavender Simple Syrup
A sweet herbal delight that adds a touch of elegance to beverages and desserts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups 1x
- Category: Beverages
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups water
- 8 cups sugar
- 12 tablespoons dried lavender
Instructions
- Boil the water in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Add the sugar once the water is boiling, stirring until dissolved.
- Add the dried lavender after removing the saucepan from heat.
- Let the mixture steep for about 30-60 minutes.
- Strain the syrup using a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth.
- Cool the syrup to room temperature and store in a clean glass jar.
Notes
Label your jar with the date for tracking freshness. Experiment with flavors like mint or lemon zest.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: lavender syrup, simple syrup, herbal syrup, drinks, cocktails, desserts