Lavender syrup, quite unusual for our perception. And few people know that it goes well with ice cream, cream, glaze, pancakes, coffee, panna cotta, baked goods … Therefore, today we are learning to make homemade lavender syrup.
Recipe content:
- How to make lavender syrup - cooking features
- Lavender syrup classic recipe
- Lavender syrup: recipe for coffee, cocktails, desserts
- Video recipes
Lavender is used in cooking only as a syrup. Not many people like its scent, because it resembles the scent of perfume. However, a drop of lavender syrup can perfectly flavor any product, dessert, drink, or baked goods. The syrup is added to tea, poured over ice cream, flavoring desserts, etc.
How to make lavender syrup - cooking features
Lavender syrup is the most favorable syrup. It is often used solo by adding a few drops to a piece. After that, the dish acquires the characteristic aroma and taste of lavender. At the same time, it is also enriched with various vitamins and minerals. Lavender syrup has a beneficial effect on human health and well-being. The drink has practically no contraindications. The exception is made by people with individual intolerance, which is expressed in the form of an allergic reaction. Indigestion is also possible.
Lavender extract is very popular with bartenders. On its basis, various cocktails are created, which acquire an unusual taste and delicious aroma. To make a delicious and soulful syrup at home, you need to use an impressive amount of aromatic components in relation to water and sugar. Do not spare the components if you want to get a tasty and aromatic syrup. Never boil it for a long time, otherwise the sugar will turn into caramel. 1 minute will be enough. The finished drink has a beautiful purple color. Homemade lavender syrup is stored in the refrigerator for up to 5-6 months.
Fresh lavender can be substituted for dried lavender. This will not affect the quality of the syrup. After cooking, the syrup can not be filtered, but poured into a container along with lavender sprigs. Then it will be infused and more saturated with the aroma of the plant. It is permissible to add a few drops of lemon juice to the syrup. The citrus fruit will enrich the aroma and flavor of the syrup and make it multifaceted.
Note that the technology for preparing lavender syrup is simple and quick. And using the same technology, you can prepare other syrups: mint, pink, ginger, lilac …
Lavender syrup classic recipe
The prepared syrup from fresh lavender herb will be a wonderful decoration for your cakes and compotes, it will cure headaches and other ailments.
- Caloric content per 100 g - 235 kcal.
- Servings - 5
- Cooking time - 35 minutes
Ingredients:
- Water - 1 tbsp.
- Sprigs of fresh lavender - 10 g
- Sugar - 200 g
Step by step preparation of lavender syrup (classic recipe):
- Wash a sprig of lavender under running water, clean it from impurities and dry it.
- Cut it into several pieces.
- Place the plant in a saucepan and cover with water.
- Add sugar and boil. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and cool the contents completely.
- Strain the lavender syrup through a fine sieve or cheesecloth. Pour into a glass container and store in the refrigerator.
Lavender syrup: recipe for coffee, cocktails, desserts
Slightly tart and sweet taste, pronounced aroma … This lavender syrup is perfect for making all kinds of desserts, ice cream topping, cottage cheese, pancakes, and, of course, adding to coffee.
Ingredients:
- Water - 500 ml
- Lavender flowers - 2, 5 tablespoons
- Cane sugar - 500 g
- Blueberry pomace or blueberry puree - 0.5 tbsp.
Step-by-step preparation of lavender syrup for coffee, cocktails and desserts:
- Pour water into a saucepan and boil.
- Add sugar and lavender flowers.
- Boil sugar until completely dissolved.
- Remove the pan from the heat and let it sit for half an hour.
- Strain, add blueberry pomace and boil again.
- Turn off the heat and let the syrup cool completely.
- After lavender syrup, filter again through several layers of cheesecloth.
- Pour the finished syrup into jars and store in the refrigerator.
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