PROVENCE LAVENDER CORDIAL-SYRUP

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An exquisite blend of lavender flowers and herbes de Provence makes for a pleasant, refreshing cordial--perfect for a summer's day! Stir into lemonade, teas, ice-water, champagne or cocktails, -or- drizzle on pound cake, waffles, pastries, puddings or fruit. Lovely! I like to make this in the early summertime, when the lavender flowers are still fresh! Try it in my recipe #250030, or whisk a few spoonfuls into whipped cream, or thicken with powdered sugar for a glaze. Makes a beautiful hostess or Christmas gift, tied with a pretty lavender ribbon!

Provided by BecR2400

Categories     Beverages

Time 45m

Yield 1 1/2 cups of Syrup, 14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup fresh organic edible lavender flowers (or 2 tablespoons dried lavender flowers)
1 tablespoon herbes de provence (optional)
1 small fresh lemon, juice of

Steps:

  • Heat sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar completely.
  • Bring to a boil, then remove from the heat.
  • Add the lavender flowers (and the herbes de Provence, if using).
  • Cover, and let flowers steep for 30-45 minutes.
  • Strain through a fine mesh sieve or paper coffee filter into a measuring glass (with a lip for easy pouring).
  • Add lemon juice.
  • Pour into a clean container (preferably sterilized), cap, and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks, or freeze.
  • Note: the syrup will not freeze solid-- you will be able to scoop out a spoonful easily!
  • Stir a spoonful of Lavender Syrup into your favorite beverage! It's delicious in lemonade, tea or ice-water. Try it in my Provence Cocktail, recipe # 250030. OR, drizzle over pancakes, waffles, French toast, scones, fruit, puddings, cakes or ice cream. Thicken with confectioner's sugar to make an exquisite glaze for cookies or cakes.
  • Makes a beautiful hostess gift tied with a pretty ribbon!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 27.6, Sodium 0.5, Carbohydrate 7.1, Sugar 7.1

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