Lavender Simple Syrup

Lavender Simple Syrup

1 cup of water
1 cup of sugar
1 small handful/bunch of fresh lavender or 2 tablespoons of dried lavender flowers

In small saucepan put water, sugar and lavender. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and let stand a couple of hours.  When cool remove lavender and strain liquid with fine mesh strainer.  Refrigerate in covered jar.