How To Make Easy Homemade Lavender Simple Syrup

Treat yourself to the aromatic delights of homemade lavender simple syrup. It’s perfect for adding a touch of fresh lavender taste to beverages, desserts, and more.

In today’s busy world, with our time and attention being pulled in many directions, simple pleasures can often lift our spirits. Lavender, with it’s lovely aroma and healing qualities, has the ability to take us to a place of peace. Even though lavender is lovely to grow and enjoy, it also has a very distinctive taste that lends itself beautifully to homemade simple syrup.

What Is Simple Syrup?

Simple syrup is a mixture of equal parts sugar and water that’s heated just enough for the sugar to fully dissolve. It’s commonly used to sweeten beverages because it blends in easily without any grittiness. To make this lavender syrup recipe, you begin with a basic simple syrup, then add dried lavender buds to infuse the syrup with a light floral flavor. It’s an easy process, and the end result is both beautiful and versatile.

How To Make

• In a small saucepan, combine the water and one cup sugar over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely.
• Once the sugar has dissolved, add the dried lavender buds to the saucepan. Stir to combine.
• Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. It should not be boiling.
• Once the mixture is simmering, remove the saucepan from the heat and let it cool to room temperature, at least 20 to 30 minutes. This will allow the flavors to develop further.
• Once the syrup has cooled, strain it through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth to remove the lavender buds. You can discard the buds.
• Transfer the lavender simple syrup to a clean bottle or mason jar for storage. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Helpful Tips

• When selecting lavender buds for your syrup, make sure to use culinary-grade lavender. This ensures that it is safe for consumption and has a pleasant flavor. If you don’t grow your own fresh lavender blossoms, culinary lavender can be found in specialty food stores or online.
• Adjust the lavender quantity to taste: the amount of lavender you use can vary depending on your preference, and the potency of the lavender buds. If you prefer a stronger lavender flavor, you can slightly increase the amount of lavender. Likewise, if you prefer a milder flavor, you can reduce the amount.
• In order for the syrup to be smooth, it’s important to strain it thoroughly after simmering. Use a fine mesh strainer and/or cheesecloth to remove all the lavender buds. This will ensure that your syrup is free of any unwanted sticks or buds.
• Even though the culinary lavender buds are light purple, the syrup won’t have much color. It’s actually a very pretty amber color. I love this, but if you prefer a purple hue, you can add drops of red and blue food coloring. Begin with one drop of each and go from there. You can also drop 3 or 4 fresh or frozen blueberries into the mixture while it’s cooking. Make sure to strain out the blueberries with the lavender buds. 
• Allow the lavender syrup to cool to room temperature before transferring it to a bottle or jar for storage.
• Store properly: store the lavender syrup in a clean, airtight container in the refrigerator. This will help preserve its freshness and flavor. Make sure to label the container with the date of preparation.

I seriously love lavender syrup. When I have it in the refrigerator, I find myself thinking of ways to use it! It’s truly so simple to make, and it can turn a dull day into something wonderful. The aroma that fills your kitchen while the lavender is cooking and steeping is truly amazing.

How to Use Homemade Lavender Syrup

• For beverages, it’s absolutely perfect in sparkling water or other cold drinks. Start by adding 1 teaspoon of lavender syrup to 16 ounces of water. You may need to experiment with the amount. Start small and adjust to your taste. Try garnishing with fresh mint for a pop of color and extra flavor.
• Stir into hot or iced tea for a hint of floral sweetness.
• Add a splash to your morning coffee or latte.
• Use it to flavor homemade lavender lemonade.
• Mix into a lavender martini or make your own lavender soda.
• Drizzle over pancakes, waffles, or vanilla ice cream.
• Use as a sweetener for yogurt or oatmeal.
• Incorporate into baked goods like cakes, shortbread, or glaze recipes.
• Whip it into heavy cream for a lightly flavored topping.
• Combine with honey to make a lovely lavender honey syrup.
• If you’re looking for more ways to add charm to your kitchen creations, take a look at this easy lemon cake recipe…it would pair beautifully with lavender whipped cream.

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That’s it…your homemade lavender simple syrup is ready to use. Since lavender has a naturally strong flavor, it’s best to start with a small amount and adjust to your taste. Whether you’re adding it to drinks, desserts, or breakfast treats, a little goes a long way to add something special.