How Do You Dry Lavender for Cooking
To Dry Lavender, Cut It from the Bush Just Before the Buds Open (When They Open, Fragrance Is Lost and the Flowers Become More Fragile). Secure a Bundle with a...
To dry lavender, cut it from the bush just before the buds open (when they open, fragrance is lost and the flowers become more fragile). Secure a bundle with a rubber band and hang upside down in a cool, dark place for about two weeks.
How do you dry fresh lavender for cooking?
To dry lavender, cut it from the bush just before the buds open (when they open, fragrance is lost and the flowers become more fragile). Secure a bundle with a rubber band and hang upside down in a cool, dark place for about two weeks.
What kind of lavender is edible?
There are hundreds of varieties of lavender, but many are specifically grown for their excellent oil properties, not for eating. The best edibles are English lavender varieties (Lavandula angustifolia) like Hidcote, Munstead, and Lady. You can use lavender in sweet and savoury dishes, but there is an art to it.
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