Lavender Simple Syrup
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/2 cup fresh organic edible lavender flowers (or 2 Tbs dried lavender flowers)
- 1 Tbs herbes de provence (optional)
- juice of 1 small lemon (about 2 Tbs)
- 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.
"Provence Lavender Cordial-Syrup Recipe". Food.com. <http://www.food.com/recipe/provence-lavender-cordial-syrup-247961>.