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Lavender Simple Syrup

Lavender Simple Syrup

Susan @ The James Street Home
Lavender Simple Syrup is floral, sweet, easy to make, and good in warm and cold drinks.
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Steeping Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Course Drinks, Syrups
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 64 kcal

Equipment

  • Small saucepan
  • Fine mesh strainer
  • Storage bottle

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon dried Lavender flowers cooking or culinary grade lavender

Instructions
 

  • Make the syrup
    In a small saucepan, bring the sugar, water, and lavender to a gentle simmer.
    Once it reaches a simmer, turn off the heat and stir until the sugar is dissolved.
  • Steep
    Remove from the heat, and let the syrup steep for 2 hours, or up to 24 hours.
  • Strain and Store
    After steeping, strain the syrup through a fine mesh strainer.
    Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks.

Notes

Sugar: Instead of using granulated white sugar, you could use demerara or brown sugar.
Lavender: Dried lavender buds can be purchased in most spice aisles, online, or at some international grocery stores. Be sure to buy food-grade lavender, oftentimes called cooking lavender or culinary lavender. 
Steep Time: The longer the steeping time, the more intense the lavender flavor will become. If it steeps for over 24 hours, the syrup may become bitter.
Storage: Use a funnel to transfer the syrup to a storage bottle. It will stay fresh in the fridge for about 2 weeks and can be frozen for up to six months. 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 64kcalCarbohydrates: 17gFat: 0.1gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 0.3mgSugar: 17gCalcium: 1mgIron: 0.01mg
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