herban-druid:

hollywierd-lyons:

LAVENDER SYRUP

Ingredients – makes 2 x 190 ml jars

1.5 cups water

1.5 cups granulated sugar

2 tablespoons fresh lavender blossoms

A few drops of purple food coloring (optional but will stay clear without it)

Method:

Place all the ingredients into a pan over a low heat until the sugar has dissolved.

Bring all ingredients to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes.

Remove from heat and allow to steep 30 minutes.

Return to the heat and bring back to the boil.

Pour into sterilized jars and seal with lids.

A perfect addition to ice cream, fruit tarts, lemonade, teas or cocktails.

I did this this year in late summer, except I mixed it up a little, did a few batches with roses, lavender AND roses, and also exchanged sugar for brown sugar on a few occasions.

Rave reviews y’all! It’s especially nice on ice cream and in coffee!