Lavender Simple Syrup

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This lavender syrup is made with fresh lavender blossoms steeped with sugar and water to create a sweet, aromatic floral syrup for flavoring cocktails, lemonade, cakes, and sorbets.

A jar of lavender simple syrup with lavender sprigs on the side
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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
1 cup
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 1 cup water

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • 1 tablespoon fresh lavender blossoms

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    Ingredients to make lavender simple syrup

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  2. Combine water, sugar, and lavender blossoms in a small saucepan over medium-high heat.

    A small pot with sugar, water, and lavender blossoms

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  3. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 minute. Remove from heat and let syrup steep for about 30 minutes.

    A pot with simmering syrup with lavender blossoms

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  4. Pour syrup into a sterilized glass jar through a mesh strainer to remove blossoms; let cool.

    A metal strainer with lavender blossoms

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

97 Calories
25g Carbs
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 97
% Daily Value *
Sodium 1mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 25g 9%
Total Sugars 25g
Calcium 1mg 0%
Potassium 1mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.