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Lavender Sugar

This lavender sugar recipe is so an easy yo make that as a ‘recipe’ that it doesn’t really need writing down.   But lots of people wouldn’t make it because they can’t think of what they’d do with it!  So here are a few ideas

  • Use it to sweeten homemade lemonade.  Here’s the link for my recipe for  Quick Homemade Lemonade to make lavender lemonade (yes it’s a ‘thing, and it’s delicious)
  • Sprinkle over fresh fruit such as strawberries, oranges, blueberries etc
  • Add to whipped cream
  • Use in cakes or shortbread
  • Add a to hot or iced tea
  • Line the rim of a glass to flavour a cocktail
  • Sprinkle on top of biscuits or scones

Lavender sugar also makes a wonderful small gift if you decant it into small, pretty jars and attach a pretty label.  Great for kids to make as a gift for their teacher or grandparents.
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