Easy Herbal Syrup (Lavender)
2009 July 24
You Need:
1/3 cup dried lavender
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 1/2 cups water
1/3 cup dried lavender
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 1/2 cups water
Steps:
1. Combine lavender, sugar, and water in a medium saucepan.
2. Bring to boil, turn down the heat to a simmer.
3. Simmer until syrup thickens and is bubbling in a thick frothy manner (about 45 min.).
4. Cool and strain.
5. Discard lavender.
6. Very good drizzled on soy vanilla ice cream.
*This recipe can be used with any herb of your choice.
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Hi, Love your blog! Can u use fresh lavender instead of the dried one for this recipe? Thanks ALex
Sure you can- the general rule for dried herbs vs. fresh is: one teaspoon of dried herbs for one tablespoon of fresh herbs (a one-to-three ratio).