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Lavender Extract: A Few Drops for Baking, Frosting and Drinks
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Here is our favorite kitchen secret: a few drops of lavender can make an everyday recipe taste like something special. Our Lavender Extract brings a delicate floral flavor to baking and drinks, and unlike buds, there is nothing to steep, grind or strain. It is the easiest way to start cooking with lavender.
Extract or buds?
| Use | Better choice |
|---|---|
| Frosting, glaze, whipped cream | Extract, for smooth texture and even flavor |
| Cold drinks and lemonade | Extract, since it mixes in instantly |
| Shortbread and sugar cookies | Either; extract for smooth, buds for visible flecks |
| Decorating a cake top | Buds, for the look |
How much to use
Lavender is strong, and the line between lovely and soapy is a few drops. Add a little, stir, taste, then add more if needed. In baked goods, the flavor softens slightly in the oven; in frosting and cold drinks, what you taste is what you get. If you are adapting a recipe that calls for vanilla, try swapping only a small part of the vanilla for lavender at first.
Favorite ways to use it
- Shortbread and sugar cookies: our Lavender Shortbread Sandwich Cookies with Honey Buttercream are a great first project.
- Whipped cream: a drop or two turns plain cream into a topping for brownies, pie and hot chocolate. See Fudge Brownies with Lavender Whipped Cream.
- Lemon glaze: lavender and lemon are a natural team on pound cake and scones.
- Homemade candy: try it in Homemade Honey Lavender Marshmallows.
- Drinks: a drop in lemonade, iced tea or a latte adds a floral note without extra sugar.
Storing it
Keep the bottle tightly capped in a cool, dark cupboard, away from the stove and sunny windows. Wipe the rim after pouring so the cap seals well.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use it in savory dishes?
It is made for baking and drinks. For savory cooking, our Herbes de Provence with Lavender or culinary buds are easier to balance.
What flavors go best with lavender?
Vanilla, lemon, honey, berries and chocolate are the most reliable partners.
Is it a good gift for bakers?
Yes. Pair it with a baking mix in the Gift Box Builder.
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