Floral lavender syrup enhanced with pure vanilla bean, made in a concentrated batch to deliver a robust aroma ideal for teas, cocktails, and desserts.
Lavender Syrup
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Floral lavender syrup enhanced with pure vanilla bean, made in a concentrated batch to deliver a robust aroma ideal for teas, cocktails, and desserts.
Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Cooling
10 min
Total
35 min
Yield
24 cups
Diet
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Ingredients
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cups
Scales easily; larger batches take a few extra minutes to dissolve and come to a simmer.
- 2.0 cups (400.0 g)granulated sugar
- 1 ½ cups (360.0 ml)water
- ¼ cup (12.0 g)culinary lavender buds, dried
- 1.0vanilla bean, split and scraped
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Instructions
- Combine the sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir until the sugar dissolves completely and the mixture begins to simmer.
- Add the dried lavender buds and the seeds and pod of the vanilla bean to the syrup.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer gently for 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the pan from heat and allow the syrup to steep for 10 minutes, covered, to intensify the flavors.
- Strain through a fine mesh sieve into a sterilized jar or bottle, discarding the solids.
- Cool the syrup to room temperature before sealing and refrigerating.
- Shake gently before each use and adjust quantity as desired in drinks or desserts.
Tips
- For a more vibrant lavender flavor, increase dried buds slightly but avoid oversteeping to prevent bitterness.
- Scrape the vanilla bean seeds into the syrup, then add the empty pod to maximize vanilla aroma during simmering.
Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make lavender syrup?
Plan on 5 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking, plus 10 minutes to rest. The recipe makes about 3 cups.
How should I store lavender syrup?
Keep refrigerated in a sealed container for up to 3 weeks.
Can I make lavender syrup ahead?
This syrup can be made up to two weeks in advance and stored chilled.
Can I use a different form of vanilla?
Yes. This recipe uses 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped. Each teaspoon of pure vanilla extract can be swapped for 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, the seeds of half a vanilla bean, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder. Paste and seeds add the classic dark specks.
Estimated · per serving
Nutrition
Per serving = 1 of 24 servings this recipe makes.
66
Calories / serving
0.0g
Fat
17.0g
Carbs
0.1g
Protein
16.7g
Sugar
Whole recipe (24 servings): ~1584 cal · 0g fat · 408g carbs · 2g protein · 401g sugar
Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.
Per serving · 66 calories
What it takes to burn one serving
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- Dancing 11 min
- Bodyweight circuit training 7 min
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