Honey Lavender Simple Syrup is a lovely floral sweetener that elevates the simplest treats, from coffee to baked goods. Honey and water are warmed and infused with dried French lavender petals, then used to add a hint of lavender to coffee, tea, lemonade, cocktails, baked goods, ice cream, and more.
Warm mixture - Add water to a small saucepan and warm the water on low heat. Do not allow it to reach a boil. Stir in honey and dried lavender flowers. Warm over low heat until the honey liquifies and the ingredients are combined, stirring occasionally. Do not let the mixture come to a simmer or boil.
½ cup honey, ½ cup water, 2 teaspoon dried lavender flowers
Infuse and strain - Remove from heat and allow the dried lavender to infuse in the honey for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. The longer the lavender steeps, the stronger the lavender taste. Strain the honey syrup through a sieve to remove the lavender flowers and store the syrup in an airtight container. Use for coffee, tea, cocktails, and more and store refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
Storage
Refrigerate leftover simple syrup in an air-tight container for up to 2 weeks. You can also freeze it in a freezer safe air tight container for up to 2 months (for best results).
Top Tips
Cook the syrup until the sugar is fully dissolved, but avoid boiling it or it will change the texture of the syrup.
Let the syrup cool to room temperature before refrigerating it to prevent condensation.
Make sure to use use culinary lavender and not lavender meant for non-food purposes.