Lavender Sugar Recipe
Lavender sugar is a fragrant and versatile sweetener made by infusing granulated sugar with culinary dried lavender. Perfect for adding a subtle floral note to baked goods, teas, and desserts, this recipe offers two easy methods for blending lavender into sugar using a food processor or spice grinder.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 1/2 cups lavender sugar
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Universal
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups (10.5 oz) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon culinary dried lavender
Instructions
- Chop lavender in food processor: Place the dried lavender in the bowl of a food processor and blend for 10-15 seconds until chopped into smaller pieces.
- Add sugar for first blend: Add half a cup of granulated sugar to the food processor, then blend for 15-20 seconds until the lavender is finely ground and incorporated with the sugar.
- Combine remaining sugar: Add the remaining sugar to the processor and pulse briefly to mix thoroughly.
- Alternative spice grinder method: Add dried lavender to a clean spice grinder and grind until nearly dust-like in texture.
- Combine with sugar: Whisk or sift the finely ground lavender into a bowl of granulated sugar to distribute evenly.
- Storage: Store the lavender sugar in an airtight jar at room temperature. Use within six months for the best and strongest flavor.
Notes
- Ensure you use culinary lavender specifically labeled for food use to guarantee safety and flavor quality.
- If using the spice grinder method, thoroughly clean your grinder beforehand to avoid transferring odors from coffee or spices to the lavender sugar.
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