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Lila’s Lavender Lemon Bars

Sweet and creamy, with lemon and lavender perfectly balanced in every bite.

Ingredients

• Crust: 1/2 lb butter, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 cups flour, 1/8 tsp salt
• Filling: 6 eggs, 3 cups sugar, 2 tbsp zest, 1 cup lemon juice, 1/2 cup lavender buds, 1 cup flour
• Lavender powdered sugar (for dusting)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix crust, press into pan, bake 15–20 mins.
2. Simmer lavender in lemon juice 20 mins. Strain, cool.
3. Whisk filling, pour over crust. Bake 30–35 mins until set.
4. Cool and dust with lavender sugar.

Lavender Shortbread Cookies

Classic buttery shortbread with mint and lavender.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups butter, 2/3 cup sugar, 2 tbsp lavender, 1 tbsp mint
• 2 1/3 cups flour, 1/2 cup cornstarch, 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

1. Cream butter, sugar, and herbs. Mix in dry ingredients. Chill dough.
2. Cut into shapes. Bake at 325°F for 20–25 mins. Dust with lavender sugar.

Lavender Jelly

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup lavender, 2 1/2 cups water, 4 1/2 cups sugar
• 1/4 cup white wine, food color (optional), 1/2 bottle liquid pectin

Instructions

1. Steep lavender in water 15 mins. Strain and measure 2 cups liquid.
2. Add sugar, wine, color. Bring to boil. Add pectin. Boil 1 min.
3. Pour into jars. Seal and process.

Lavender Simple Syrup

Ingredients

• 2 cups water, 2 cups sugar, 2 tbsp lavender

Instructions

1. Boil all ingredients. Steep 30 mins. Strain and chill.
2. Store covered in fridge. Use in lemonade, tea, cocktails.

Lavender Chocolate Bites

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup evaporated milk, 1 tbsp lavender, 1.5 cups sugar
• 2 tbsp butter, 1/4 tsp salt, 2 cups marshmallows
• 1.5 cups chocolate chips, 1 tsp vanilla

Instructions

1. Steep lavender in hot milk. Strain into pan. Add sugar, butter, salt. Boil 4 mins.
2. Stir in marshmallows, chips, vanilla. Pour into pan. Chill 2 hrs. Cut into squares.

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Blackberry Lavender White Chocolate Scones

Soft, buttery scones with berries, white chocolate, and a floral lavender glaze.

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups flour, 2 tbsp sugar, 1 tbsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp salt
• 8 tbsp grated butter
• 1 egg, 3/4 cup buttermilk + extra for brushing
• 1 tbsp vanilla, 2 cups blackberries, 1 cup white chocolate chips

• 1/3 cup milk, 2 tbsp butter, 2 tbsp dried lavender
• 1 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line baking sheets.
2. Mix dry ingredients. Add butter. Stir in egg, buttermilk, vanilla.
3. Gently fold in berries and chocolate. Pat dough 1" thick. Cut into squares.
4. Brush with buttermilk. Bake 15–18 mins. Cool.
5. For glaze: Heat milk, butter, and lavender. Steep 5 mins. Strain. Add powdered sugar. Drizzle on scones.

Lemon Lavender Custard

Ingredients

• 2 cups milk, 2 tbsp sugar or substitute, 1 1/2 tsp lavender (or thyme)
• 3/4 cup egg product or 3 eggs, 1/3 cup lemon curd, 1 tsp vanilla

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Simmer milk, sugar, and lavender. Strain.
2. Whisk eggs, curd, vanilla. Slowly add milk. Pour into custard cups.
3. Place cups in water bath. Bake 40 mins until set. Chill 2 hrs before serving.

Lavender Punch

Ingredients

• 1 cup water, 1 cinnamon stick, 1/2 tsp cloves
• 3 tbsp lavender (fresh or dried), 1 can frozen limeade
• 2 cups Concord grape juice, 1 lime sliced, 1 liter seltzer or ginger ale

Instructions

1. Simmer water, cinnamon, cloves 5 mins. Remove from heat. Steep lavender 10 mins. Strain.
2. Add limeade and grape juice. Chill.
3. Serve in pitcher with lime slices and ice. Top with seltzer or ginger ale.

Lavender Berry Butter

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/2 cup fresh berries
• 1 tsp dried lavender

Instructions

1. Blend butter, cream cheese, honey, and berries until smooth.
2. Fold in lavender. Chill until firm.
3. Serve with scones, toast, or pancakes.

Lavender Lemonade

Ingredients

• 1 cup sugar, 1 tbsp dried lavender blooms
• 1 cup fresh lemon juice (strained), 5 cups water
• Lavender sprigs for garnish

Instructions

1. Combine sugar and 2.5 cups water. Bring to boil, stirring to dissolve.
2. Add lavender. Remove from heat. Cover and steep 20 mins.
3. Strain and add lemon juice and remaining water. Chill and serve over ice.

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Lavender Chamomile Mint Tea with Lemon and Honey

Dry Blend

• 1/2 cup dried lavender flowers
• 1/2 cup dried chamomile
• 1/2 cup dried peppermint leaves
• 1/2 cup dried nettle leaves
• Pinch of cayenne (optional)

To Brew One Pitcher

• 3 tbsp tea blend
• 8 cups water
• Juice of 2 lemons
• 1/4 cup honey (dissolved in warm water)

Instructions

1. Boil water and remove from heat. Add tea blend in a tea ball or loose.
2. Steep 5–10 mins. Press to extract flavor.
3. Add lemon juice and honey water. Cool and refrigerate.
4. Serve chilled or over ice.

Creamy Lavender Vinaigrette

Light and tangy with floral and citrus notes. Pairs well with greens and roasted veggies.

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup sour cream
• 1/3 cup rice wine vinegar
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1/3 cup olive or grapeseed oil
• 1 tsp lemon or lime juice
• 1 tsp Herbs de Provence (Central Coast Lavender blend)
• 1.5 tsp dried lavender (ground finely)

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients in a mason jar. Shake well.
2. Refrigerate up to 1 week. Flavor intensifies after a day.

Lavender Body Powder

Natural and gentle powder with a soothing lavender scent.

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup arrowroot powder
• 2/3 cup cornstarch
• 6 tbsp white clay
• 3 tbsp dried lavender (ground)
• Optional: 2–3 drops lavender essential oil

Instructions

1. Grind lavender flowers in a clean coffee grinder.
2. Mix all powders in a glass bowl. Add essential oil if desired and stir well.
3. Store in a sealed glass container or shaker bottle.

Lavender & Lemon Verbena Dip

Bright, creamy dip that pairs well with apple slices, pears, or cookies.

Ingredients

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 8 oz sour cream
• 1/2 cup lemon verbena leaves, finely chopped
• 1 tsp culinary lavender buds
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup sugar

Instructions

1. Mix all ingredients until smooth. Chill overnight to blend flavors.
2. Serve with fruit or cookies.

Lavender Sorbet

Refreshing and light, with citrus and floral flavors. A perfect summer treat.

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups water
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 4 lavender flower heads
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Optional: extra lavender flowers for garnish

Instructions

1. Simmer 1 cup water and sugar until clear. Cool completely.
2. Bring 1 cup syrup + lavender + 1/2 lemon juice to a boil. Remove from heat. Cover and steep.
3. Strain and mix with remaining water and lemon juice.
4. Churn in ice cream maker per instructions. Let soften 10 mins before serving.

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Lavender Lemon Pound Cake

Moist and buttery loaf with a delicate lemon-lavender glaze.

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup dried lavender (divided)
• 5 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups sugar (divided)
• 1 1/2 cups + 2 tbsp cake flour
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp grated lemon zest
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1/4 cup water

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter and flour a 9x5" loaf pan.
2. Melt butter with 1 tbsp lavender. Steep 10 mins. Strain and cool.
3. Beat eggs and 1 cup sugar until thick and pale.
4. Sift flour and salt. Fold into eggs with lemon zest.
5. Mix 1 cup batter with lavender butter and vanilla. Fold into rest of batter.
6. Bake 40–45 mins. Cover if browning too quickly.
7. Make glaze: Simmer remaining 1/2 cup sugar, lemon juice, 1/4 cup water, and 3 tbsp lavender until sugar dissolves. Strain.
8. Brush warm loaf with syrup. Cool before serving.

Lavender Linen Starch

Simple spray for pressed linens with a natural lavender scent.

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 pint cold water
• 6 drops lavender essential oil

Instructions

1. Dissolve cornstarch in water. Add lavender oil.
2. Shake well. Store in spray bottle.
3. Shake before each use. Spray on linens before pressing.

Purple Passion Lavender Lemonade

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup lavender flowers
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 can frozen lemonade concentrate
• 1 cup grape juice
• 1 quart cold water
• Lemon-lime soda or champagne (for topping)
• Lavender sprigs (optional garnish)

Instructions

1. Steep lavender in boiling water 10 mins. Strain.
2. Combine infusion with lemonade concentrate, grape juice, and water.
3. Serve over ice, top with soda or champagne. Garnish with lavender.

Easy Lavender Lemonade

Ingredients

• 1 quart prepared lemonade
• 1 tbsp dried lavender
• 1 cup boiling water

Instructions

1. Steep lavender in boiling water 20 mins. Strain.
2. Mix lavender infusion into lemonade. Chill and serve.

Easy Lavender & Herb Dip

Floral and citrusy dip that’s perfect with fruit or crackers.

Ingredients

• 1 (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
• 1 (8 oz) sour cream
• 1/2 cup chopped lemon verbena
• 1 tsp culinary lavender buds
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup sugar

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Blend well.
2. Chill overnight for flavors to develop.
3. Serve with apple slices, pears, or graham crackers.

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Raw Fig, Cherry, Lavender & Honey Cake

A no-bake dessert full of summer fruit and floral undertones. Vegan and rich in texture.

Base Ingredients

• 2 cups macadamia nuts
• 1 cup desiccated coconut
• 1/4 cup date paste
• 2 pinches Himalayan salt
• 1/2 tsp vanilla paste

Filling Ingredients

• 1.5 cups soaked cashews
• 1.5 cups young coconut meat
• 3/4 cup nut milk
• 1/2 cup raw honey
• 1/2 cup coconut oil
• Juice of 1 lemon (about 1/4 cup)
• 1 tbsp dried lavender
• 1 tbsp vanilla paste
• 2 pinches Himalayan salt
• 2 tbsp psyllium husk
• 1 cup cherries (pitted)
• 3 fresh figs

Instructions

1. Process base ingredients into a dough. Press into lined 7½” cake pan.
2. Blend filling (except fruit and psyllium) until smooth. Add psyllium and blend again.
3. Lightly pulse in figs and cherries, then fold into filling. Pour over base.
4. Freeze until firm. Transfer to fridge before serving.

Lavender Mint Tea Punch

Light and refreshing with lavender and grape juice for color and depth.

Ingredients

• 6 tsp dried mint
• 6 cups boiling water
• 1 tbsp dried lavender blossoms
• 1 liter ginger ale
• 1 cup purple grape juice
• Ice cubes with mint leaves (optional)

Instructions

1. Brew mint in boiling water for 10 minutes. Add lavender and steep 5 minutes more.
2. Strain and chill.
3. Combine with ginger ale and grape juice. Serve over ice.

Lavender Berry Butter Spread

Perfect for scones, waffles, or toast. Naturally sweet and floral.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/2 cup fresh berries (any mix)
• 1 tsp dried lavender

Instructions

1. Blend butter, cream cheese, honey, and berries until smooth.
2. Fold in lavender. Chill before serving.

Lavender Chocolate Bites

Soft fudge squares with a rich chocolate-lavender infusion.

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup evaporated milk
• 1 tbsp dried lavender
• 1.5 cups sugar
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 cups mini marshmallows
• 1.5 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Heat evaporated milk with lavender. Steep 10 minutes. Strain.
2. Add sugar, butter, salt. Boil 4–5 mins. Remove from heat.
3. Stir in marshmallows, chocolate, and vanilla until melted.
4. Pour into foil-lined 8” pan. Chill until firm. Cut into squares.

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