Perfect to make and keep on hand to add to hot tea or to add a wonderful natural sweetness to your favorite cocktail, this Lavender Honey is also the perfect gift from the kitchen to bring as a hostess or “welcome to the neighborhood” gift.
Organic Lavender Honey
INGREDIENTS
- 1/4 cup lavender flowers, organic or culinary
- 2 cups local organic honey
METHOD
In a small pan, heat honey on low heat until it is thin and slides off a metal spoon easily.
Add lavender flowers to honey and stir to combine. Heat on low for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
Using a fine strainer or cheese cloth, pour the honey through to remove lavender flowers, into an airtight container to store until ready to use.
USES
Mix Lavender Honey into hot water for a mid morning beverage, in hot tea before bed and let the aroma relax you, add a tablespoon into your favorite cocktail recipe to add a touch of natural sweetness with an herbal essence or spread some over butter onto warm toast.
FOR GIFT GIVING
Fill your favorite glass vessel with the Lavender Honey, add a few flowers on top, seal with an air tight lid – I suggest using Weck Jars due to their high quality and style but any airtight jar with work well.
Be sure vessel is free of any residue by wiping down the outside.
Tie a ribbon around the neck of the jar adding a gift tag with a recipe option on the back. .
Enjoy!
Be sure to visit all the other SundaySupper contributors pages {links below} to find inspiration for this seasons gift giving from the kitchen and head over to visit my Cookbook Round-up of my top 10 must have books for gifting this holiday season.
Now its your turn :: leave a comment below letting me know what was your favorite homemade gift you ever received.
Beverages:
- Cold Brew Coffee Concentrate by Supper for a Steal
- Cranberry Infused Vodka by The Redhead Baker
- Cranberry Pomegrante Vodka by Recipes, Food and Cooking
- Creamy Coconut Liqueur by Manu’s Menu
- German Egg Liqueur (Eierlikör) by Magnolia Days
- Holiday Sangria Surprise by Momma’s Meals
- Homemade Kahlua by Country Girl in the Village
- Homemade Organic Lavender Honey by An Appealing Plan
Bread:
- Homemade Pumpernickel Bread by The Foodie Army Wife
- Pumpkin Beer Bread Gift Basket by The Girl in The Little Red Kitchen
Appetizers and Snacks:
- Boozy Olives by Culinary Adventures with Camilla
- Cookie Butter Puppy Chow by Bobbi’s Kozy Kitchen
- Reindeer Snack Mix by MealDiva
Condiments and Sauces:
- Butterscotch Sauce {Low Carb} by Nosh My Way
- Cranberry Hatch Chile Salsa by The Texan New Yorker
- Ginger Jam by What Smells So Good?
- Lemon Ginger Marmalade by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- Microwave Caramel Sauce by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Slow Cooker Apple Butter by Shockingly Delicious
- Sweet-Hot Red Pepper Jam by Delaware Girl Eats
Savory and Sweet Mixes:
- Creole Jambalaya Mix by Nik Snacks
- Gingerbread Hot Chocolate Mix by Feed Me, Seymour
- Homemade Brownie Mix in a Jar by The Perfect Brownie
- Homemade Sazon Seasoning by The Little Ferraro Kitchen
- Skinny Mocha Latte Mix by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
Desserts and Sweets:
- Assorted Macaroons by Take A Bite Out of Boca
- Bacon & Mixed Nuts Caramel Corn by Brunch with Joy
- Brandy Truffles by Food Lust People Love
- Carob Peanut Butter Cups by Pies and Plots
- Chocolate Cranberry Nut Candy by Peanut Butter and Peppers
- Cinnamon Candied Pecans by Noshing With The Nolands
- Coconut Oil White Chocolate + Chocolate Chip Cookies by Wallflour Girl
- Ho Ho Oreo Bark by Seduction in the Kitchen
- Homemade Marshmallows by Curious Cuisiniere
- Maple Chocolates by Jane’s Adventures in Dinner
- Matcha Green Tea Holiday Wreath Cookies by NinjaBaker
- White Chocolate Lollipops by The Life and Loves of Grumpy’s Honeybunch
- White Christmas Fudge by Rhubarb and Honey
Simple recipe, but with a rich flavor! Worthy trying, without any doubt!
This sounds wonderful! I’m new to lavender, but so far I really enjoy it!
I could eat this by the spoonful!
I’ve infused honey before, but never with lavender!! Can’t wait to try this!
Yum! honey and lavender together, sounds wonderful!
What a great gourmet idea!
I love Weck jars, too, and now I must fill one with lavender honey!
I keep an array of fresh herbs in a potted plant on my deck – and this year I have a ton of lavender! I can’t wait to make your yummy lavender honey for my family & friends this holiday season!
This is so perfect and easy to make! I have freshly grown lavender in my front yard! I am going to give this recipe a try!
This is a great gift idea! I’d love to add this to my tea too.
I can’t wait to share this recipe with my bee keeping friends! Such a beautiful gift.
You have stopped me in my tracks, I love this idea. My daughter would go crazy for this. Great gift!!
Ohh, I been doing some local honey, but never thought to add lavendar! I got to try this!
Now I know exactly what I’ll be making with the lavender I have in my pantry.