Simple Honey Lavender Syrup Recipe

This homemade honey lavender syrup recipe is so simple to make. It uses dried culinary lavender, filtered water, and is sweetened with a little sugar and honey to create a beautiful floral flavor.

If you are looking for some unique lavender recipes then definitely give this one a try.

I have always grown lavender in my garden and enjoyed the wonderful calming smell. It is also fun to watch the honeybees and other pollinators enjoying the flowers as well. This is the first time I am using lavender in my kitchen, and I am loving it!

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This syrup has so many uses. It is great for baking recipes or fun drink recipes like lemonade, mocktails, or cocktails.

I like to add it to my orange pekoe tea on weekend mornings as a little treat for making it through the week. This DIY honey lavender syrup really does add a special touch to any recipe!

My husband also uses lavender syrup for coffee once in a while.

Simple syrup recipes are fairly new to me. So I am excited to see all the ways I can use it, and some other flavors I can create.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This simple syrup recipe is so easy to make, and it only requires 4 ingredients.

It is also very versatile in the kitchen, so you can easily find many uses for it. It is a good base to have on hand to add to different recipes.

You can easily store your lavender honey syrup in the fridge for 2-3 weeks to add a unique flavor whenever you feel like it.

Ingredients

You only need four ingredients to make this recipe, and I am positive that you already have most of them in your kitchen right now.

Water – filtered water is best

Honey – For this recipe you want a nice liquid honey. I am lucky enough to live down the road from a honey farm. It is kind of fun – the bees visit my garden and collect pollen, and then I buy the honey they make.

White Sugar

Dried Culinary Lavender – This is the dried culinary lavender that I used. Make sure the lavender you choose has no added dyes, and is culinary grade.

You can also use fresh lavender buds if you know that they have not been treated in anyway. You will just need double to triple the amount of flower buds.

If you are growing your own lavender, then check out my post all about lavender growth stages so you know when it is best to harvest.

How to Make Lavender Simple Syrup

This recipe is actually super easy to make. If you have ever made any type of syrup or hummingbird feeder nectar, then you got this!

I have actually adapted this recipe from a light syrup recipe I found in my favorite canning recipe book. The same one I use for canned peaches.

Step 1

First, add the water, sugar, and honey to a small saucepan on the stove. Use a whisk and whisk continuously as you heat it over medium high heat. You want to heat it until it is just starting to boil.

Once the sugar and honey have dissolved and incorporated into the water, you can turn off the heat.

Step 2

Now you can remove your saucepan from the burner and set it on the counter on a pot holder or trivet. Add in your dried lavender while the syrup is still good and hot.

You may get a little purple coloring to your syrup from the lavender buds depending on the quality you use. However, I found if I just add 2-3 frozen blueberries during this step it creates a really nice purple color.

Step 3

Now put a lid on your syrup to keep all that good flavor in there. Let it steep for about 15-20 minutes. The longer you steep it, the stronger the lavender flavor will be.

I don’t want too strong of a flavor, so I found that 15-20 minutes is just right.

Step 4

Once your lavender simple syrup with honey has finished steeping, you can strain it through a fine mesh sieve. I strain mine straight into a canning jar that I will later store it in.

Step 5

It can be stored in a glass jar with a tight fitting lid in the fridge. I found this recipe fits perfectly into a half-pint (250ml) canning jar. You will end up with just over 1 cup of syrup total.

Uses for Honey Lavender Syrup

You can use this syrup for many different things. I enjoy it in tea, and my husband likes it in his coffee once in a while. It really adds a nice sweet, floral flavor that you do not normally find elsewhere.

You can also find some great lavender baking recipes to try as well. Like this blackberry lavender cake, or these glazed lemon and lavender cookies – yum!

Or just have it out at your next afternoon tea. I bet your friends will all enjoy it and think it is such a neat addition.

FAQ

1. What are the Ingredients in Lavender Syrup?

The basic ingredients for lavender syrup are water, dried culinary lavender, and sugar. You can also add honey for extra flavor whish is what I did in this recipe.

2. What can I make with Lavender Simple Syrup?

There are so many ways you can use lavender simple syrup. It is great in hot or cold drinks, and in baked goods. It adds a unique flavor that you can’t get anywhere else.

3. Can you use fresh lavender for simple syrup?

You can use fresh lavender to make this simple syrup recipe. However, you will want to be sure that the flower buds have not been sprayed or treated in anyway. You will also need a larger amount as compared to dried.

4. What kind of sugar is best for lavender syrup?

It is best to use a regular white granulated sugar for this recipe.