Lavender Simple Syrup Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Why is my lavender simple syrup bitter? ›

Overboiling the lavender buds results in bitter lavender simple syrup.

How to Store Lavender Syrup. Refrigerate the lavender simple syrup in a well-sealed jar or airtight container for about two weeks. Check for spoilage before using. For longer storage, keep lavender simple syrup in an airtight container in the freezer (if using glass, leave plenty of headspace to allow for expansion).

Why Isn't My Lavender Syrup Purple? Depending on the variety of your lavender and the age of it, your syrup be more clear/cream colored rather than purple. Once you have strained the syrup, you can stir in a tiny bit of natural food coloring; 1 drop of blue and 1 drop of red will give it a purple tint if you prefer.

Don't overcook it. Overcooked lavender has a bitter taste, so try to avoid adding it to direct heat. Baking, grilling, marinating, and steeping are much better methods.

Refrigerating simple syrup extends its shelf life and slows the future growth of bacteria. You can keep it at room temperature, but it will go bad much faster. If you plan use up it up within a few days, it can be stored at room temperature. Otherwise I highly recommend storing it in the fridge or freezer.

When taken by mouth: Lavender is commonly consumed in foods. It's possibly safe when taken as medicine. Side effects might include constipation, diarrhea, and headache.

Instead, it will be a shade or brown or amber. The final color is actually the result of whether you are using dried or fresh buds. The deeper purple the flowers, the more purple will get into the syrup. However, more edible dried lavender is made with mostly buds instead of the purple flowers.

Use a kitchen funnel to transfer the syrup to a glass container. Store in the refrigerator. Store the simple syrup in a glass container in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 weeks.

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Although most lavender is purple, some varieties may be blue, pink, or white. It can be found with herbs in grocery stores or in the floral department with other edible blooms.

Does lavender syrup have real lavender? ›

This lavender syrup is made with fresh lavender blossoms steeped with sugar and water to create a sweet, aromatic floral syrup for flavoring co*cktails, lemonade, cakes, and sorbets.

Does Homemade Lavender Syrup Go Bad? Yes, homemade simple syrup can go bad. It's important to store your lavender simple syrup in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.

The most common mistake is that the water, sugar, and lavender are all added together at the beginning. This results in over boiling the flowers which makes the syrup bitter. If you choose fresh lavender, you can use the leaves and flowers. These both give excellent flavor and aroma to the syrup.

Because lavender may cause sleepiness, there is also concern that it could interact with sedatives and other medications that lead to drowsiness. 17 However, this interaction has not been officially reported in any scientific studies.

Cover the flavor with sweetness.

The sweetness naturally covers bitter tastes. Throw a pinch of sugar or some honey into bitter foods and drinks to enhance the flavor a bit.

There are a few factors. First, it's processed more thoroughly than decorative varieties to remove stems and leaves you wouldn't want to eat. While technically edible, these have a sharp, bitter flavor.

Why is my lilac syrup bitter? It's important to make sure that you only use the lilac flowers when making your simple syrup. If there are any leaves or stems boiled during the first part of the process, your syrup will taste bitter.

Lavender has a light, floral, slightly bitter taste.