Lavender Simple Syrup Recipe

My family and I are big fans of the Great British Bake Off! While watching I learned how easy simple syrups are to make. Just use a 1:1 ratio of water and sugar and you have a versatile simple syrup! Over the years, I have made several variations, but this is definitely my favorite. Check out some of my favorite ways to use it below.

Ingredients:

1 cup of granulated sugar

1 cup of water

2 ½ tablespoons of Solace Culinary Lavender 

1 teaspoon of of lemon juice 

Directions:

• Mix all ingredients in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Whisk occasionally.

• Reduce heat and simmer for 3 minutes (or longer for a stronger flavor).

• Let cool and then strain the buds out as you pour the syrup into a jar. Enjoy! 

Notes:

• The consistency will be thin. If you prefer a thicker syrup, let it simmer longer until it reaches the desired consistency.

• I like to leave mine in the fridge to extend the shelf life but it will also be fine on the counter for a few days. 

Uses: 

• Sweeten your coffee or tea with a teaspoon (or more based on your preference).

• Use it as a cake soak. Brush it on a lemon loaf or pound cake.

• Add it to your favorite cocktail or mocktail (lavender mojitos are a must!).

• Make your own lavender lemonade (start with 1 tsp in 1 cup of lemonade, adjust to preference).

• Drizzle over vanilla ice cream. Yum!

• Wrap a ribbon around the jar and give it as a gift to your best buds! 

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Have other ways you like to use your Solace Lavender Simple Syrup? Let us know so we can share it with our buds too! 

Add sugar, lavender, water, and lemon juice to a saucepan.

Bring to a boil, then lower to a simmer.

Strain out lavender buds.

Cool and store in a jar. Enjoy!