Where can I buy culinary dried lavender?

I purchased mine at World Market in the spice section and it was only $2.00, which was enough for two batches. They also have it on Amazon, which I will link in the recipe card below. Another option is you can grow your own lavender and dry it.

Why isn't the Lavender Simple Syrup pretty and purple?

The dried lavender actually doesn't dye the syrup purple. It turns it into a light yellow, brown color. Most people add food coloring to the syrup. I like the natural route, but you are more than welcome to add coloring. Just don't overdo it with the drops or it may end up changing the taste.

Can I use different sugars instead of white sugar?

I haven't tested other sugars, because I personally love the white sugar paired with lavender, but you should be fine to use brown sugar, palm sugar or coconut sugar in this recipe in equal amounts as the white sugar.

How to Store Lavender Simple Syrup?

I use Swing Top Glass Bottles for all of my syrups (linked in recipe card). They work great to keep them fresh & create minimal mess compared to other containers. This lavender simple syrup will stay fresh for two weeks in the fridge.

Lavender Simple Syrup - Simply Made Eats

Name: Lavender Simple Syrup
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 37 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup water; 1 1/2 cup white granulated sugar; 2 tablespoons dried culinary lavender

Description

This lavender simple syrup combines the perfect amount of floral notes and can be used in so many drink combinations from coffee & tea to lemonade & cocktails. It is really easy to make in just minutes!

Ingredients

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1 cup water
1 1/2 cup white granulated sugar
2 tablespoons dried culinary lavender

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Instructions

Pour water into a medium saucepan on medium heat. Before the water starts boiling, and you see little bubbles coming up around the edges, add in the sugar. Stir gently until the sugar is completely dissolved in the water, about three minutes. Do not let the sugar water mixture boil rapidly. Drop the heat and stir if this begins to happen.
Once the sugar has dissolved completely, turn off the heat and add in the dried lavender. Allow this to steep in the pot and cool down for 30 minutes.
Strain the simple syrup with a fine mesh strainer a few times to remove the lavender. It is perfectly fine to have a little bit of excess specs in the syrup. Mine always does and you never taste them. Transfer into a jar, using a funnel if possible, and store for up to 2 weeks in the fridge.