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Homemade Lavender Honey From South West France Recipe

Capture the sun-drenched flavors of Southwest France with this easy-to-make lavender honey recipe! Inspired by a charming auberge, this recipe transforms fresh lavender and honey into a delectable treat. Perfect for adding a subtle floral touch to your favorite dishes or gifting to fellow foodies, this homemade honey is far more affordable than store-bought versions. Imagine the delicious aroma of lavender infusing sweet honey – a truly unforgettable culinary experience! This recipe is easily scalable to create multiple jars of this luxurious honey.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 270 mins
Calories 689.5 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 2.5 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Homemade Lavender Honey From South West France

  • Honey
  • Dried Lavender Flowers

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How to Make Homemade Lavender Honey From South West France

  1. Heat honey in a bowl over boiling water until very hot, but not boiling, then add the lavender flowers and stir well
  2. Continue to heat over a low heat for 30 minutes
  3. Remove from the heat and allow to cool a little before covering with a net or fly cover and placing in the sun for about 3 to 4 hours
  4. Pour the honey through a mesh sieve and discard the cooked lavender
  5. Put honey in jar, cover tightly and label
  6. Keeps like normal honey, but is best in a cool, dark and dry place

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

745g

Fat

0g

Carbs

62g

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Course Cuisine Preparation Occasion 5 Ingredients Or Less Jams And Preserves Condiments Etc French Easy European Summer Vegetarian English Scottish Dietary Seasonal