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Honey Lavender Syrup

Published: Oct 31, 2024 by Kate Hackworthy · Leave a Comment

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Bottle of syrup on a table, with text: How To Make Lavender Honey Syrup.
Glass bottle of syrup on a wooden table, with text: Lavender Honey Syrup.

This simple Honey Lavender Syrup balances the rich sweetness of honey with a subtle floral lavender aroma. Ideal for cocktails, iced tea, desserts, or drizzling over pancakes.

Glass bottle of lavender honey syrup on a wooden table, next to a wooden honey spoon and sprigs of lavender.

Whip up a batch of this simple Honey Lavender Syrup and add a touch of sophistication to everything from pancakes and yogurt, to cocktails and cheesecake.

With just honey, water, and a handful of culinary lavender, you can create a floral and sweet syrup that feels like a little bit of luxury.

The taste is subtly sweet with gentle lavender notes, perfect for adding complexity to drinks like iced tea or cocktails, or even drizzling over pancakes, French toast, or vanilla ice cream.

I love making this syrup when I want something a bit special without a lot of fuss. If you’ve never tried lavender in cooking, don’t be put off—it’s not overpowering.

Think of it as a light floral undertone that rounds out the honey’s natural sweetness. When heated gently, the lavender releases just enough aroma to make the syrup interesting without becoming perfumey.

I love making simple syrups. You can make so many interesting flavors and use them in so many ways! A few of my personal favorites are Pumpkin Spice Syrup, Blueberry Syrup, and Brown Sugar Syrup!

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  • What is Culinary Lavender?
  • Why You'll Love This Recipe
  • Ingredients
  • Instructions
  • Variations
  • Serving Suggestions
  • Storage
  • Top tips
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What is Culinary Lavender?

Culinary lavender is a type of lavender specifically grown and processed for cooking and baking. It comes from certain varieties of Lavandula angustifolia (also known as English lavender) that have a sweeter, milder flavor compared to ornamental lavenders.

You can find culinary lavender at specialty grocery stores, health food stores, or spice shops. It’s also commonly available at farmers’ markets where local herb vendors may sell it. Additionally, you can purchase it online from retailers that specialize in spices, herbs, or baking supplies. When buying, look for "culinary" or "food-grade" on the label to ensure it’s safe and suitable for cooking.

Besides this syrup, you can also try it in Lavender Syrup, Lemon, Lavender and Pea Cupcakes, or these lavender recipes.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

  • Simple Ingredients: You only need honey, water, and culinary lavender.
  • Quick to Make: It takes under 10 minutes of active time, plus a bit of steeping.
  • Versatile: Ideal for cocktails, lemonade, desserts, breakfast foods, or even a cup of tea.
  • Long-Lasting: Stores well in the fridge for weeks.
  • Impressive but Easy: A little elegance without any extra hassle.

Ingredients

Culinary dried lavender, honey and a jug of water on a table.
  • Culinary Lavender: Provides a light floral note. Make sure to use culinary lavender specifically.
  • Honey: The base of the syrup, adding natural sweetness and depth of flavor. Opt for a light floral honey for the best results, but any honey you have on hand will work.
  • Water: Thins the honey to create the syrup consistency.

See the recipe card for quantities.

Instructions

Follow this step-by-step photo tutorial, then scroll down to the recipe card for the full ingredients list and method.

Honey and water in a pot.

Add the honey and water to a saucepan over a medium heat.

Simmering the honey syrup.

Heat the syrup, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.

Remove the saucepan from the heat, stir in the lavender, and let it cool and infuse for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Straining out the lavender.

Strain through a fine mesh sieve over a bowl to remove the lavender buds.

Pour into a sanitized bottle or jar and store in the refrigerator.

Glass bottle of lavender honey syrup on a wooden table, next to a wooden honey spoon and sprigs of lavender.

Variations

  • Lemon Lavender Syrup: Add a few strips of lemon zest to the mixture while heating.
  • Vanilla Lavender Syrup: Add half a teaspoon of vanilla extract after removing the syrup from heat for a warm, comforting note.
  • Lavender Mint Syrup: Throw in a few fresh mint leaves during the steeping process for a refreshing twist.
  • Spiced Lavender Syrup: Infuse a cinnamon stick or a few whole cloves for a cozy, fall-inspired syrup.
  • Rose-Lavender Syrup: Add a small amount of dried culinary rose petals to the lavender for a floral blend.

Serving Suggestions

  • Cocktails: Mix it into gin-based cocktails, like a Lavender Bee’s Knees.
  • Iced Teas: Stir into iced black or green tea for a refreshing drink.
  • Lemonade: Add to classic lemonade for a sophisticated floral lemonade. Swap it for the rose syrup in this Rose Lemonade.
  • Breakfast Foods: Drizzle over pancakes, waffles, or French toast.
  • Desserts: Use it as a topping for vanilla ice cream or a bowl of fresh berries. Serve it alongside a Fruit Platter.
  • Yogurt: Stir it into plain Greek yogurt with some fresh berries.
  • Oatmeal: A spoonful of syrup can add a lovely floral sweetness to your morning bowl of oatmeal.
  • Lattes: Stir it into steamed milk for a cozy homemade lavender latte.

Storage

Store: Store the syrup in a clean, airtight bottle or jar in the refrigerator. It will keep for up to two weeks.

Top tips

  • Use Culinary Lavender: Ensure that your lavender is food-grade to avoid a bitter taste.
  • Control the Steep Time: If you like a more pronounced lavender flavor, steep the syrup longer—up to an hour.
  • Straining: Use a fine-mesh sieve to get a clear syrup without floating bits of lavender.
  • Sanitize Your Jar: To maximize shelf life, sanitize the jar or bottle you’re storing it in. I usually run it through the dishwasher to sanitize it.
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Honey Lavender Syrup

Kate Hackworthy | Veggie Desserts
This simple Honey Lavender Syrup has a floral lavender taste in a sweet honey base. Ideal for drinks, desserts, or drizzling over pancakes.
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Prep Time 0 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Infusing Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 40 minutes mins
Course Condiments
Cuisine American
Servings 9
Calories 115 kcal

Equipment

  • Pot
  • Fine Mesh Strainer

Ingredients
 

  • 340 g honey 1 cup
  • 235 ml water 1 cup
  • 3 tablespoons culinary lavender

Instructions
 

  • Add the honey and water to a saucepan over a medium heat. Heat the syrup, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
  • Remove the saucepan from the heat, stir in the lavender, and let it cool and infuse for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Strain through a fine mesh sieve over a bowl to remove the lavender buds.
  • Pour into a sanitized bottle or jar and store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Calories: 115kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 0.1gSodium: 3mgPotassium: 20mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 31gVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 0.2mg

The nutritional information provided is approximate and can vary depending on several factors, so is not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietician for special diet advice.

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