Provence Lavender Cordial-syrup

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1/2 cup fresh organic edible lavender flowers (or 2 tablespoons dried lavender flowers)
• 1 tablespoon herbes de provence (optional)
• 1 small fresh lemon, juice of

Recipe

• 1 heat sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar completely.
• 2 bring to a boil, then remove from the heat.
• 3 add the lavender flowers (and the herbes de provence, if using).
• 4 cover, and let flowers steep for 30-45 minutes.
• 5 strain through a fine mesh sieve or paper coffee filter into a measuring glass (with a lip for easy pouring).
• 6 add lemon juice.
• 7 pour into a clean container (preferably sterilized), cap, and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks, or freeze.
• 8 note: the syrup will not freeze solid-- you will be able to scoop out a spoonful easily!
• 9 stir a spoonful of lavender syrup into your favorite beverage! it's delicious in lemonade, tea or ice-water. try it in my provence cocktail, provence lavender cocktail. or, drizzle over pancakes, waffles, french toast, scones, fruit, puddings, cakes or ice cream. thicken with confectioner's sugar to make an exquisite glaze for cookies or cakes.
• 10 makes a beautiful hostess gift tied with a pretty ribbon!