Lavender Rosemary Simple Syrup
I know this doesn’t sound all that appetizing, but it really is. I LOVE this simple syrup in an iced latte!!
Ingredients
2 cups water
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender buds
4 3-4 inch rosemary sprigs
Directions
I know this doesn’t sound all that appetizing, but it really is. I LOVE this simple syrup in an iced latte!!
Ingredients
2 cups water
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender buds
4 3-4 inch rosemary sprigs
Directions
- Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and bring the mixture to a soft boil. Turn down and simmer for 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let mixture come to room temperature.
- Strain into a glass jar (I use a mason jar).
Great for cocktails and coffee drinks!
Lavender simple syrup
Ingredients
- 1 c water
- 1 c sugar
- 1 TB culinary lavender buds
- Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes.
- Turn down the heat and let the mixture simmer for another 10 minutes.
- Set aside and let the mixture cool for about ½ hour.
- Strain the lavender buds from the mix and pour into a bottle.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to three weeks
Herbes de Provence
This is a traditional seasoning widely used in Mediterranean cooking. There are many different versions of this recipe, so this is just one suggestion. I vary my recipe depending on how much of different herbs I have on hand. Use it to season lamb or poultry, in a honey glaze for pork or roasted turkey, and with roasted onions, garlic, and other root vegetables. I love sprinkling it on roasted potatoes.
Note: Use well-dried, organic herbs.
• 1/4 cup thyme leaves
• 1/4 cup summer savory leaves
• 3 tablespoons basil leaves
• 2 tablespoons crushed oregano
• 2 tablespoons crushed rosemary leaves
• 1 tablespoon crushed culinary lavender buds
1. Mix everything together and store in an airtight jar in a cool, dark place.
2. Just before using, crush and add to foods.
Lavender Sugar
Ingredients
1. Put lavender buds and 1/4 c of the sugar into spice grinder or clean coffee grinder and blend until mixture is powdery. (about a minute)
2. Add this mixture to the remaining sugar in a container with a tight-fitting lid
3. Allow mixture to sit for 3 days so that lavender can infuse the sugar
Ingredients
- 1 Tb culinary lavender buds
- 2 c. granulated sugar
1. Put lavender buds and 1/4 c of the sugar into spice grinder or clean coffee grinder and blend until mixture is powdery. (about a minute)
2. Add this mixture to the remaining sugar in a container with a tight-fitting lid
3. Allow mixture to sit for 3 days so that lavender can infuse the sugar
