Strawberries with Lemon Sugar and Lavender Syrup
Strawberries with Lemon Sugar and Lavender Syrup might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe serves 8. Watching your figure? This gluten free and vegetarian recipe has 126 calories, 1g of protein, and 3g of fat per serving. If you have crème fraîche, water, sugar, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes.
Instructions
Mash 1/3 cup sugar and lemon peel in small bowl to blend well. (Lemon sugar can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and store at room temperature.)
Bring 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup water, honey, and lavender to boil in heavy small saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until lavender flavor is pronounced, about 3 minutes. Strain syrup into small bowl. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and let stand at room temperature. Rewarm syrup before continuing.)
Place berries in large bowl.
Pour warm syrup over berries; stir to coat. Divide berries and syrup among 8 bowls. Spoon crème fraîche over berries, sprinkle with lemon sugar, and serve immediately.
*Available at natural foods stores and some farmers' markets.