Make a floral syrup with Lavender Infused Sugar and dried culinary lavender. This version differs from a plain-sugar syrup because it uses both an infused sugar and additional lavender buds.
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup Beach House Teas Lavender Infused Sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons dried culinary lavender buds labeled for food use
Use lavender sold as a culinary ingredient. Do not substitute essential oil, fragrance products, bath ingredients, or decorative flowers. Review the infused sugar's current ingredients before preparing the recipe.
Instructions
Prepare the lavender. Check the culinary lavender for debris and follow any preparation directions on its packaging.
Infuse the water. Combine the water and lavender buds in a saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat and simmer for about 5 minutes.
Strain. Remove from the heat and allow the mixture to cool enough to handle carefully. Strain through a fine-mesh strainer or food-use cheesecloth. Press the buds gently if desired, taking care with the hot liquid.
Add the infused sugar. Return the strained liquid to the saucepan. Add the 1 cup Lavender Infused Sugar and stir until the sugar dissolves.
Finish the syrup. Bring to a gentle boil, then simmer for about 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened. Watch the pan to avoid boiling over or scorching.
Cool and refrigerate. Transfer using equipment and a clean food-storage container suitable for the syrup's temperature. Cool promptly, cover, and refrigerate. This is not a shelf-stable preserve or a canning recipe.
Add it to tea
Start with 1 teaspoon syrup per cup of prepared tea, taste, and add more if desired. The original serving suggestion is 1–2 teaspoons. Floral intensity will depend on the ingredients and preparation, especially because this recipe uses two sources of lavender flavor.
Try it with a tea whose flavor you enjoy. Follow the tea's brewing directions and check its ingredients and caffeine information rather than expecting a calming or other health effect.
Other serving ideas
Add a small amount to lemonade or drizzle over a dessert. Adjust to suit the dish rather than assuming it replaces another sweetener in equal quantities.
Storage
Keep the syrup refrigerated and use clean utensils when serving. This recipe does not provide a tested storage duration; do not assume it can be kept indefinitely or stored at room temperature.
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