Dried Lavender Sprigs: Floral, Fragrant and Slightly Sweet!
Dried lavender sprigs bring a distinct floral aroma and a slightly sweet, earthy flavour to both sweet and savoury dishes. The taste is reminiscent of rosemary but with a more perfumed, almost citrusy quality. When used in moderation, lavender adds a sophisticated depth to recipes, but too much can result in an overpowering, soapy taste. The texture of dried lavender is firm and slightly woody, making it ideal for infusions or slow cooking rather than direct consumption. When crushed, the tiny buds release their essential oils, intensifying their fragrance and flavour. The key to using lavender successfully is balance, its strong presence should enhance, not dominate, a dish.
Dried Lavender Cooking Suggestions
Infusing: Infused in syrups or honey, perfect for adding floral notes to drinks or desserts.
Mixing: Steeped in teas or lemonades, it creates a soothing, aromatic beverage.
Blending: Blended into spice rubs, it pairs well with herbs like thyme and rosemary.
Baking: Adding it to baked goods enhances shortbreads, cakes and scones.
Incorporating: When mixed into creamy desserts, it complements custards, ice cream, and panna cotta.
Used in slow-cooked dishes: Works well in braises and roasted meats.
Dried Lavender Serving Suggestions
Honey and citrus: Balances sweetness with a floral depth.
Berries: Complements fruits like strawberries, blueberries and blackberries.
Meats: Enhances the flavour of chicken, turkey and pork.
Cooking suggestions: Infuse in syrup or honey, steep in teas and lemonades, blend into spice rubs, add to baked goods or mix into creamy desserts. Also used in slow-cooked dishes.
Serving suggestions: Serve with honey and citrus, berries (strawberries, blueberries, blackberries) or meats (chicken, turkey, pork). Pair with cheeses (goat cheeses, brie, ricotta) or dark chocolate. Used to make herb blends (thyme, sage, rosemary).
https://www.finefoodspecialist.co.uk/dried-lavender-x-1-bunch?___store=default3518Dried Lavender Sprigs x 1 Bunchhttps://www.finefoodspecialist.co.uk/media/catalog/product/d/r/dried-lavender-springs.jpg12.9512.95GBPInStock/Larder & Greengrocer Essentials/Edible Flowers/Catering Food Supplies/Canapes/Canape Garnishes/In Season/Larder & Greengrocer Essentials11852111235312353509511<p><strong>Dried Lavender Sprigs: Floral, Fragrant and Slightly Sweet!</strong></p>
<p>Dried lavender sprigs bring a distinct floral aroma and a slightly sweet, earthy flavour to both sweet and savoury dishes. The taste is reminiscent of rosemary but with a more perfumed, almost citrusy quality. When used in moderation, lavender adds a sophisticated depth to <a title="recipes" href="https://www.finefoodspecialist.co.uk/drogos-kitchen">recipes</a>, but too much can result in an overpowering, soapy taste. The texture of dried lavender is firm and slightly woody, making it ideal for infusions or slow cooking rather than direct consumption. When crushed, the tiny buds release their essential oils, intensifying their fragrance and flavour. The key to using lavender successfully is balance, its strong presence should enhance, not dominate, a dish.</p>
<p><strong>Dried Lavender Cooking Suggestions</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Infusing:</strong> Infused in syrups or honey, perfect for adding floral notes to <a title="drinks" href="https://www.finefoodspecialist.co.uk/groceries/drinks">drinks</a> or <a title="desserts" href="https://www.finefoodspecialist.co.uk/catering-products/desserts">desserts</a>.</li>
<li><strong>Mixing: </strong>Steeped in <a title="teas" href="https://www.finefoodspecialist.co.uk/groceries/drinks/specialist-tea">teas</a> or lemonades, it creates a soothing, aromatic beverage.</li>
<li><strong>Blending: </strong>Blended into spice rubs, it pairs well with <a title="herbs" href="https://www.finefoodspecialist.co.uk/groceries/micro-herbs-and-herbs/specialist-herbs">herbs</a> like thyme and rosemary.</li>
<li><strong>Baking: </strong>Adding it to <a title="baked goods" href="https://www.finefoodspecialist.co.uk/catering-products/baking/bakery">baked goods</a> enhances shortbreads, cakes and scones.</li>
<li><strong>Incorporating: </strong>When mixed into creamy <a title="desserts" href="https://www.finefoodspecialist.co.uk/catering-products/desserts">desserts</a>, it complements custards, ice cream, and panna cotta.</li>
<li><strong>Used in slow-cooked dishes:</strong> Works well in braises and roasted <a title="meats" href="https://www.finefoodspecialist.co.uk/meat-poultry">meats</a>.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Dried Lavender Serving Suggestions</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Honey and citrus: </strong>Balances sweetness with a floral depth.</li>
<li><strong>Berries: </strong>Complements <a title="fruits" href="https://www.finefoodspecialist.co.uk/groceries/fruit-vegetables/specialist-fruits">fruits</a> like strawberries, blueberries and blackberries.</li>
<li><strong>Meats: </strong>Enhances the flavour of <a title="chicken" href="https://www.finefoodspecialist.co.uk/meat-poultry/specialist-poultry/chicken">chicken</a>, turkey and <a title="pork" href="https://www.finefoodspecialist.co.uk/meat-poultry/specialist-pork">pork</a>.</li>
<li><strong>Cheeses: </strong>Works well with <a title="goat cheese" href="https://www.finefoodspecialist.co.uk/specialist-cheese/french-cheese/goats-cheese">goat cheese</a>, <a title="brie" href="https://www.finefoodspecialist.co.uk/specialist-cheese/french-cheese/brie-cheese">brie</a> and ricotta.</li>
<li><strong>Dark <a title="chocolate" href="https://www.finefoodspecialist.co.uk/food-hampers-gifts/chocolate">chocolate</a>:</strong> Adds a subtle floral contrast to rich cocoa.</li>
<li><strong>Herb blends: </strong> Often combined with thyme, sage or rosemary in Provençal seasoning.</li>
</ul> <p><strong>Origin:</strong> UK</p>
<p><strong>Qty: </strong>1 bunch</p>
<p><strong>Shelf life: </strong>2-3 days from delivery.</p>
<p><strong>Storage: </strong>Keep refrigerated. </p>
<p><strong>Cooking suggestions:</strong> Infuse in syrup or honey, steep in teas and lemonades, blend into spice rubs, add to baked goods or mix into creamy desserts. Also used in slow-cooked dishes. </p>
<p><strong>Serving suggestions:</strong> Serve with honey and citrus, berries (strawberries, blueberries, blackberries) or meats (chicken, turkey, pork). Pair with cheeses (goat cheeses, brie, ricotta) or dark chocolate. Used to make herb blends (thyme, sage, rosemary).</p>00add-to-cart
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