HACK: MY FRESH LAVENDER SIMPLE SYRUP to MOIST MY HOMEMADE CAKES, CUPCAKES and DRINKS!

Simple syrup is the easiest thing that I learned in baking school many years ago. There, I also learned how to, and made birthday and wedding cakes.  That was when my kids were growing up, so that I could stay at home and contribute to my household while my husband worked. I was a 24/7 available mom, smile. It was quite an experience that I will never forget. This particular hack reminds me that sometimes, the simplest things are the easiest and best. Boom!
 
Category:  HACK
Approx. Prep and Cook Time:   under 30 Minutes
Approximate Cost:    $1.40
Difficulty Level:  Easy
Allergens, Other:  Gluten Free   __X__   Vegetarian __X__ 
Servings: 2/3 TO 1 C.
 
Ingredients
1/2 cup sugar (.50)
1/2 cup water (0)
1/4 cup dried lavender blossoms, discard the stems (.90)
(Walmart sells lavender plant’s for under $5.00)
 
Directions

• To a med saucepan, add the sugar, water and lavender blossoms, stir.
• Cook it over medium heat.
• Bring to a simmer and stir until all sugar is dissolved.
• Turn off the heat and allow it to sit for 20 minutes at room temperature.
• Strain into a glass jar.
• Cool to room temperature before using. Store in the refrigerator for up to a couple of weeks, if it last that far, smile.

NOTE: YOU CAN ALSO MAKE THIS WITH BRANDY, COGNAC OR ANY LIQUOR INSTEAD OF LAVENDER TO MOIST THE CAKES. REMEBER THE BASIC RECIPE IS EQUAL PARTS OF WATER AND SUGAR, THEN YOU ADD THE FLAVOR OF YOUR CHOICE.