Lavender Syrup

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lavender syrup

1/2 cup fresh pesticide free lavender flowers (or 2 tablespoons dried)
3 cups water
1 1/2 cups sugar (i use raw)

1. place water and sugar in a saucepan and begin on low heat until sugar melts. once sugar melts turn heat up and bring to the boil. simmer for 10 or so minutes until a very light syrup develops.

2. turn off heat and put lavender flowers in syrup, quickly cover.

3. let cool and put in fridge overnight.

4. strain into bottle and store in fridge for 3 months or more.

makes approximately 1 1/2 pints.

lavender syrup can be used to make lavender ice cream, lavender shortbreads, lavender-lemonade, and a drop at the bottom of a champagne glass just before filling is perfect for a new england summer night.