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A bottle of lavender honey simple syrup sits on a marble footed tray.

Lavender Honey Simple Syrup (with Dried Lavender)

Lindsey Neumayer
This Lavender Honey Simple Syrup recipe combines the delicate and perfumed profile of lavender with the sweet taste of honey. It's the perfect way to infuse a bit of floral flavor into any of your beverages, from cocktails to coffee!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Simple Syrup
Cuisine American, French
Servings 12 ounces
Calories 64 kcal

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Equipment

  • 1 1.5-quart saucepan non-reactive, such as stainless steel or enameled cast iron
  • 1 fine mesh strainer
  • 1 measuring glass
  • 1 kitchen scale optional, but useful for keeping things from being sticky!
  • 1 spatula or spoon silicone
  • 1 airtight storage container
  • 1 pairing knife for cutting lemon
  • 1 cutting board for cutting lemon

Ingredients
  

  • 6 g culinary grade dried lavender 3 TBSP
  • 250 g mild honey such as clover, 3/4 cup
  • 340 g filtered water 1.5 cups
  • 1 TBSP lemon juice freshly squeezed

Instructions
 

  • Heat water. Add 340g of water (1.5 cups) to a small 1.5 quart saucepan and heat it over medium heat.
  • Add honey. Add in 250 g honey (3/4 cup), and stir it until it dissolves.
  • Infuse lavender. Add 6 g dried lavender buds (3 TBSP) to the saucepan and remove the pan from heat.
  • Cool syrup. Let the syrup cool for up to 5 - 15 minutes. This will allow the flavors to meld together. Start with less time, then taste your syrup and see if you want a stronger flavor. If so, let it steep longer.
  • Add lemon. Add in 1 TBSP of freshly squeezed lemon juice now if you're using it.
  • Strain. Strain the lavender out of the syrup using a fine mesh sieve lined with cheesecloth overtop of a measuring glass.
  • Bottle. Pour your finished syrup into an airtight container for storage.
  • Store. Store in the fridge for up to two weeks, or freeze for longer-term storage.

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Notes

Make sure to use dried lavender that is culinary grade. Avoid using fresh lavender or dried lavender that is meant for ornamental purposes. There are over 400 varieties of lavender, and they're not all safe for consumption!
 
Do not allow your syrup to simmer or boil once you add in the lavender. This could lead to a bitter flavor in your finished syrup!

Nutrition

Calories: 64kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 0.1gFat: 0.01gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 11mgFiber: 0.04gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 0.1mg
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Keyword: floral, flower, honey, lavender, simple syrup, syrup