Lavender Honey Recipe

Lavender Honey Recipe

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Calories 1104 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup honey preferably raw or organic
  • 2 tablespoons dried culinary lavender buds

Instructions
 

  • Infuse the Honey:
  • Place the honey and dried lavender buds in a small, heatproof glass jar.
  • Seal the jar tightly and place it in a warm area, like a windowsill, for about one week. This allows the flavors to infuse naturally.
  • For a quicker infusion, gently warm the honey with the lavender over a double boiler for 30 to 45 minutes. Ensure it doesn’t boil, as high heat can degrade the honey’s properties.
  • Strain and Store:
  • Once the honey is infused to your liking, warm it slightly if it has thickened.
  • Use a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth to strain out the lavender buds.
  • Store the lavender-infused honey in a clean jar with a tight-fitting lid.

Nutrition

Calories: 1104kcalCarbohydrates: 299gProtein: 1gFat: 0.3gSodium: 14mgPotassium: 186mgFiber: 1gSugar: 294gVitamin A: 91IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 88mgIron: 2mg

Suggested Pairings

  • Cheese: Lavender honey pairs beautifully with a variety of cheeses such as goat cheese, brie, or blue cheese. It adds a fragrant sweetness that complements the rich and tangy flavors of the cheese.
  • Tea: Stir a spoonful into herbal or black tea for a floral and sweet addition.
  • Desserts: Drizzle over vanilla ice cream, yogurt, or use it as a glaze for cakes and pastries for a floral note.
  • Breakfast: Enjoy it with biscuits, pancakes, or oatmeal for a fragrant start to the day.

Health Benefits

Lavender:

  • Calming Effects: Lavender is well-known for its soothing properties, potentially helping to reduce anxiety and improve sleep.
  • Anti-inflammatory and Antiseptic: It may help in reducing inflammation and has antiseptic properties that can be beneficial for minor burns and wounds.

Honey:

  • Antioxidant Properties: Honey is rich in antioxidants which help protect your body from cell damage.
  • Healing and Antibacterial: It has natural antibacterial and antimicrobial properties, making it useful for wound healing and sore throats.
  • Cough Suppressant: Honey can be an effective natural remedy for soothing coughs.

By combining these two ingredients, lavender honey not only offers unique flavors for culinary use but also brings together the health benefits of both lavender and honey. Enjoy experimenting with it!