So I have a thing for lavender. Ok, more than a thing. I can’t get enough! Ever since I learned about using lavender for culinary purposes, I was determined to use it as much as possible.
So you can bet I set out to make them on my own as soon as possible. It was pretty easy, thankfully. I just whipped up some lavender simple syrup and altered my French Toast latte recipe (omit the honey and cinnamon, add lavender simple syrup).
Et, voila! Homemade lavender lattes of awesomeness.
And, thankfully, the lavender simple syrup is good for so much more than coffee. This morning, I experimented by putting a drop of lemon essential oil in some plain yogurt, along with a little bit of this lavender simple syrup.
I also may have added the lavender simple syrup to my coffee along with it (plus a spoonful of my homemade caramel sauce.)
Yum. Yum, yum, yum.
Ok, now I want more coffee. So I better share the lavender simple syrup recipe with you so I can go make myself another cup. 😉
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar (we use evaporated cane juice)
- 1 Tbsp lavender buds
Directions
Put the sugar and water in a small saucepan. Turn on to medium high heat and stir until the sugar dissolves. Turn off the heat just as the mixture starts to boil.
Put the lavender buds in a pint size jar. Carefully pour the simple syrup over the buds and screw on a lid. Let steep four hours to overnight. Strain the infused simple syrup into a new jar. (I put my brewing basket in another jar and just pour everything through and put the lavender buds in the compost.)
Use from the jar or add to an easier to pour from bottle. I actually like to use a bottle with a pump dispenser to make it super easy to use (maybe too easy …).
Add to coffee, lemonade, yogurt or whatever suits your fancy.
Enjoy!
Excellent! I went and u-picked some lavender a couple of weeks ago that is drying and have been trying to figure out what do with it. This will be excellent!
Thank you so much for all the wonderful recipes!
London fog – earl gray tea with steamed milk, vanilla extract & lavender syrup.
Ooooh! That sounds divine!
This sounds amazing! Could I make this without sugar? Maybe honey in its place?
Yes! Use the same amount of honey. 🙂
The sugar gets all eaten up by the bacteria in the SCOBY, Anna. Using honey could actually kill it because honey has antimicrobial properties.
Lavender, blueberry vodka, and Sprite
awesome
Yummmm.
Thanks for this! Should it be stored at room temp or in the fridge?
In the fridge.
I love an italian creme soda made with lavender syrup. Delicious
That sounds amazing! I’m going to have to try it.
Do you need to use a specific type of lavender?
Nope, your choice. 🙂
Up to how long can I store/use the syrup?
We store it in the fridge and have always used it up (vs. it going bad) and the longest we’ve gone as long as two months before using it up with no issues. Simple syrup can last a long time.
I had grilled salmon with lavender sauce on in it at a restaurant….it was delicious!
This looks so good! What a fun gift to make for friends or to enjoy yourself!
Thanks for sharing! Does it keep long?