Lavender Sugar: Your Secret Pantry Staple
Looking for a simple way to add a touch of elegance and flavor to everyday recipes? Lavender Sugar might just become your new favorite kitchen companion. This fragrant sugar transforms even the most ordinary treats into something special. It’s as easy to use as regular sugar — just swap it in anywhere you want a soft, floral sweetness.
Whether you’re stirring it into your morning tea, dusting it over warm scones, or rimming a cocktail glass, lavender sugar brings a little moment of luxury to the table. And because it’s so versatile, you can keep it on hand year-round — not just for holiday baking or special events.
This beautiful sugar comes to us from our friends at Norwood Lavender Farm in Oregon, and we’ve gathered 15 simple ways to use it in drinks, breakfasts, baked goods, and quick treats.
15 Ways to Use Lavender Sugar
Drinks
1. Coffee/latte: Add 1 tsp per cup for a soft floral hint.
2. Hot tea/iced tea: Sweeten with 1–2 tsp per cup.
3. Mocktail rim: Pulse sugar finer; rim glass with citrus juice, dip, and fill with your favorite drink.
4. Lemonade: Stir in 1–2 tsp per cup until dissolved.
Breakfast
5. Yogurt & berries: Toss 1 tsp per cup for a fragrant twist.
6. Pancakes or waffles: Swap 2–3 Tbsp of sugar in your batter for lavender sugar.
7. Buttered toast: Sprinkle a pinch over warm, buttered toast for a quick treat.
Baking
8. Cookies or shortbread: Replace 1–2 Tbsp of sugar in a 12-cookie recipe.
9. Scones: Mix 1 Tbsp into glaze or sprinkle on top before baking.
10. Brownies: Stir 1–2 Tbsp into the batter or dust over warm brownies after baking.
Quick Sweets
11. Macerated berries: Toss 1–2 tsp per cup, let sit for 10 min, and serve over cake or ice cream.
12. Roasted stone fruit: Sprinkle 1 Tbsp per pound of fruit and roast at 400°F until caramelized.
13. Popcorn: Shake 1 Tbsp with a pinch of salt over hot popcorn for a sweet-salty snack.
14. Whipped cream: Add 1 Tbsp per cup of cream before whipping.
15. Compound butter: Blend 1 tsp per ½ cup softened butter; chill and serve with muffins or toast.
Why Lavender Sugar Belongs in Your Pantry
Lavender sugar isn’t just for fancy tea parties or special events — it’s an everyday indulgence. Keep a jar by your coffee station for a morning ritual that feels a little more luxurious, or sprinkle it over fresh fruit to instantly elevate a weeknight dessert. Its delicate floral aroma pairs beautifully with citrus, berries, chocolate, and cream, making it a natural fit for so many recipes.
And because it’s shelf-stable, you can stock up and experiment with it anytime inspiration strikes — from summer lemonades to winter hot toddies.
Ready to try it? Order a bag of Norwood Lavender Farm’s Lavender Sugar and start exploring all the ways this simple pantry staple can transform your kitchen creations.
