How to make blueberry lavender syrup

A simple recipe for herb infused fruit syrup.

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Measure out your blueberries, lavender, and water.

Measure out your blueberries, lavender, and water.

Place blueberries, lavender, and water in a heavy saucepan. Simmer for 30 minutes over medium low heat, partially covered to avoid bubbling over.

Place blueberries, lavender, and water in a heavy saucepan. Simmer for 30 minutes over medium low heat, partially covered to avoid bubbling over.

It will turn a gorgeous shade of purple as it cooks!

It will turn a gorgeous shade of purple as it cooks!

Add 1 cup sugar. Increase heat to medium and bring to a low boil. Cook uncovered for 5 minutes.

Add 1 cup sugar. Increase heat to medium and bring to a low boil. Cook uncovered for 5 minutes.

BE CAREFUL! Hot sugar syrup is like napalm. Stir occasionally, and be careful not to splash. Adjust heat as needed to prevent boiling over.

Cool completely, and then strain and bottle. Keep refrigerated. Enjoy in soda, cocktails, and desserts!

  • 1/2c Blueberries, fresh or frozen
  • 2.0Tbsp Dried lavender
  • 1.0c Water
  • 1.0c Sugar
  • Saucepan
  • Strainer
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