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    Emily Fabulous » Recipes » Homemade Syrups, Condiments, Sauces, etc.

    How to Make Honey Lavender Syrup

    Published: Sep 22, 2020 · Modified: Feb 7, 2024 by Emily · This post may contain affiliate links · 17 Comments

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    This homemade Honey Lavender Syrup is easy to make and tastes amazing. You can add it to your coffee, latte, dessert, or cocktail! The uses are endless and you will be making coffee shop-worthy drinks in no time!

    honey lavender in a small jar.
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    • Why You'll Love This Recipe
    • Ingredients Needed for Honey Lavender Syrup
    • Is Lavender an Edible Flower?
    • How to Make Honey Lavender Syrup
    • What Happens When You Boil Honey?
    • What to use Honey Lavender Syrup For
    • Recipe FAQs
    • Homemade Honey Lavender Syrup

    Why You'll Love This Recipe

    You'll love this Honey Lavender Syrup recipe for its floral aroma and sweetness, adding a unique touch to your favorite dishes and beverages just like my Fig Leaf Syrup and my Lilac Simple Syrup. The delicate fusion of honey and lavender creates a perfect harmony of flavors that will captivate your taste buds in every bite or sip.

    Ingredients Needed for Honey Lavender Syrup

    All you need is honey, dried lavender buds, and water, that's it! I told you this syrup was easy and these ingredients are easy to find thanks to your local grocery store or online.

    As I mentioned, fresh honey is best because it will have more of a floral flavor from the pollen that will enhance the lavender. If you don't have fresh honey, you can always use store-bought.

    honey lavender syrup in a bottle.

    Is Lavender an Edible Flower?

    Yes! All lavender is edible, however, I recommend using culinary lavender for food and drinks because it has the best taste and is sweeter than regular lavender. The lavender you see in gardens and yards has more of a bitter taste.

    Most of the dried lavender you find in stores and online are culinary, but double-check the description or ask if you are not sure. I’ve found dried culinary lavender at my local grocery store in the bulk section and on Amazon.

    fresh lavender bunches wrapped with twine.

    How to Make Honey Lavender Syrup

    Place the water and dried lavender buds into a saucepan over medium-high heat on the stove. Bring the mixture to a boil for 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat.

    lavender, water, and honey in a saucepan.

    Remove from the heat and stir in the honey. Allow the mixture to steep and cool for at least 1 hour.

    Discard the lavender buds. Place the syrup into a sealable container and store it in the fridge.

    funnel and strainer for honey lavender syrup.

    What Happens When You Boil Honey?

    If you are using raw honey, it should not be boiled directly. Not only will boiling honey change the color, scent, and flavor, but it also destroys the beneficial enzymes and other properties found only in raw honey. It can also make it more likely to develop bacteria or mold.

    What to use Honey Lavender Syrup For

    • Make a honey lavender latte
    • Add it to lemonade
    • Add it to iced tea
    • Make a Honey Lavender Cocktail
    • Pour it over pancakes like my Lavender Pancakes
    • Add it to frosting or cake batter
    honey lavender latter in a mug with fresh lavender buds.
    Honey Lavender Latte

    Recipe FAQs

    How do I store honey lavender syrup?

    To store honey lavender syrup, transfer it to a clean and airtight container. Store the container in the fridge. If stored properly, the syrup can last for several weeks.

    Can I use fresh lavender instead of dried lavender?

    Yes, you can use fresh lavender instead of dried lavender to make the syrup. Fresh lavender might have a slightly stronger flavor, so you may need to adjust the amount to your preference.

    Can I use other sweeteners instead of honey?

    Yes, if you prefer, you can use other sweeteners like granulated sugar or agave syrup to make lavender syrup. The process will be similar, but the flavor may differ slightly from using honey.

    Can I use lavender essential oil instead of dried or fresh lavender?

    While you can use lavender essential oil, it is more potent than using dried or fresh lavender. If you choose to use essential oil, start with just a drop or two, as a little goes a long way. Be cautious not to overpower the syrup with the strong flavor of the oil.

    If you get a chance to make this Homemade Honey Lavender Syrup, tag me on Instagram or Facebook and show me, or leave a review below! You can also follow me on Pinterest and sign up for my e-mail list to receive more fun and delicious recipes right in your inbox.

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    Homemade Honey Lavender Syrup

    A homemade honey lavender syrup you can use for pancakes, lattes, and more!
    5 from 31 votes
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    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cool/Steep Time: 1 hour hour
    Total Time: 1 hour hour 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 2 cups
    Calories: 64kcal
    Author: Emily
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    Equipment

    • saucepan
    • funnel
    • fine-mesh strainer
    • bottle or container that seals

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup water
    • 1 cup honey
    • 2 tablespoon dried lavender buds (food grade)

    Instructions

    • Add the water and dried lavender buds to a small saucepan over med-high heat. Bring the mixture to a boil and stir for 3-4 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the honey. Allow the mixture to steep and cool for at least 1 hour.
    • Use a funnel and a fine mesh strainer and pour the syrup into a glass container. Discard the lavender buds.
    • The syrup will keep in the fridge for a few weeks.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 2tablespoon | Calories: 64kcal | Carbohydrates: 17.5g | Protein: 0.1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 11mg | Sugar: 17.4g | Calcium: 2mg

    Any nutrition calculations are only estimates using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.

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    Comments

    1. gina pottenger says

      November 22, 2024 at 6:21 pm

      Can I use sprigs of the leaves instead of the buds? I have a lavender plant, but it won't flower again until next summer.

      Reply
      • Emily says

        November 22, 2024 at 9:37 pm

        Hi Gina, I don't think you will get the same result from just the leaves. Until next summer, you can get dried buds online or at most specialty grocery stores!

        Reply
    2. Sanna says

      October 04, 2020 at 10:20 pm

      5 stars
      Great recipe. Would definitely use it.

      Reply
    3. Swathi says

      September 30, 2020 at 10:50 pm

      5 stars
      Homemade honey lavender syrup looks delicious Great for cocktails.

      Reply
      • Emily says

        September 30, 2020 at 11:01 pm

        It's so good and it's REALLY good in cocktails 🙂

        Reply
    4. Kay says

      September 29, 2020 at 4:43 pm

      5 stars
      Wow, this was so good I drizzled it over a slice of plain sponge cake to give it some extra flavour and moisture!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        September 29, 2020 at 6:48 pm

        Thanks, Kay, and what a great idea, that sounds awesome!

        Reply
    5. Alexandra says

      September 29, 2020 at 12:36 am

      5 stars
      What a great idea - and it makes a lovely gift too!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        September 29, 2020 at 1:27 am

        Thank you, and I agree, it would be a beautiful gift.

        Reply
    6. Amy says

      September 29, 2020 at 12:24 am

      5 stars
      Great recipe idea! I could do so many things with this syrup!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        September 29, 2020 at 1:27 am

        Thanks! Yes, there are so many ways to use this syrup.

        Reply
    7. Meesha says

      September 29, 2020 at 12:21 am

      5 stars
      What a great idea ! Have to give this a try

      Reply
      • Emily says

        September 29, 2020 at 1:28 am

        Thanks, you will be so glad you tried it!

        Reply
    8. kerri says

      September 28, 2020 at 11:36 pm

      5 stars
      i could put this syrup on just about everything! it's so fantastically delicious!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        September 29, 2020 at 1:28 am

        Thank you, I'm pretty sure I could put it on everything as well.

        Reply
    9. Sue L says

      September 28, 2020 at 8:29 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious! I put some in my morning latte and I don't think I'll ever have one again without this syrup. I'm going to make pancakes for breakfast tomorrow just so I can have some more LOL. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        September 28, 2020 at 9:58 pm

        Oooh, a honey lavender latte and honey lavender pancakes...yes please!!

        Reply
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