Description
Unlock gourmet flavors with this simple guide to infusing honey with delicate lavender. Elevate your culinary creations with this subtly floral and sweet spread.
Ingredients
- 1 pint (approx. 2 cups) good quality, light-colored raw honey (e.g., clover, acacia)
- 2–3 tablespoons culinary-grade dried lavender flowers (King Arthur Baking is a reliable source)
- Optional: 1/2 vanilla bean (split and scraped) or 1 strip orange zest
Instructions
- 1. Sterilize Jar: Ensure your glass jar is thoroughly cleaned and sterilized.
- 2. Combine Ingredients: In a small, heat-safe saucepan or the top of a double boiler, combine the honey, culinary lavender, and any optional additions (vanilla bean or orange zest).
- 3. Gentle Heat Infusion: Heat the mixture over very low heat for 20-30 minutes. The goal is to warm the honey to a runny consistency to encourage flavor extraction, but *do not boil*. Stir occasionally.
- 4. Cool and Steep: Remove from heat and allow the honey to cool to room temperature, letting the lavender continue to steep. For a stronger flavor, cover and let sit overnight.
- 5. Strain: Place a fine-mesh sieve (lined with cheesecloth if desired) over your sterilized jar. Pour the honey mixture through, catching all the lavender. Press gently on the lavender to extract any remaining infused honey. Discard the spent lavender.
- 6. Store: Lid the jar tightly and store in a cool, dark place. Enjoy your homemade lavender infused honey!
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20-30 mins