What recipes use lavender flowers?

1. Lavender Shortbread Cookies

Ingredients:

- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened

- 1/2 cup granulated sugar

- 1 large egg

- 1 tsp vanilla extract

- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

- 1/2 tsp baking powder

- 1/4 tsp salt

- 1 tbsp dried lavender flowers

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

3. Add the egg and vanilla extract and beat until combined.

4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.

6. Fold in the lavender flowers.

7. Drop the dough by rounded tablespoons onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just beginning to brown.

9. Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

2. Lavender Syrup

Ingredients:

- 1 cup granulated sugar

- 1 cup water

- 1/2 cup dried lavender flowers

- 1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions:

1. In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, water, and lavender flowers.

2. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.

3. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, or until the sugar has dissolved.

4. Remove from heat and add the lemon juice.

5. Let cool completely and then strain through a fine mesh sieve.

6. Store the syrup in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

3. Lavender Lemonade

Ingredients:

- 1 cup lavender syrup

- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice

- 4 cups cold water

- Ice cubes

- Lavender flowers, for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a large pitcher, combine the lavender syrup, lemon juice, and cold water.

2. Stir until well combined.

3. Add ice cubes and garnish with lavender flowers.

4. Serve immediately.

4. Lavender Honey

Ingredients:

- 1 cup honey

- 1/4 cup dried lavender flowers

Instructions:

1. In a small saucepan, combine the honey and lavender flowers.

2. Heat over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the honey is melted and the lavender flowers are fragrant.

3. Remove from heat and let cool completely.

4. Strain the honey through a fine mesh sieve.

5. Store the honey in a sealed container in a cool, dark place.

5. Lavender Sugar

Ingredients:

- 1 cup granulated sugar

- 1/4 cup dried lavender flowers

Instructions:

1. In a jar or airtight container, combine the sugar and lavender flowers.

2. Shake or stir until the lavender flowers are evenly distributed.

3. Store the lavender sugar in a cool, dark place.

Lavender sugar can be used to sweeten tea, lemonade, iced coffee, or desserts.