Lavender Extract/Tincture Made with Glycerin and Water
If you want to experience the health benefits or amazing flavor of lavender, try this homemade lavender extract and tincture made with glycerin and water.
Ingredients
- 1/3 jar dried culinary or food grade lavender buds
- 1/3 jar culinary or food grade glycerin
- 1/3 jar water
Instructions
- Fill a glass jar of your jar of choice 1/3 full of dry lavender buds.
- Fill the jar up another 1/3 of the way with the glycerin. Stir to coat all the buds.
- Fill the remainder of the jar up with water, leaving about an inch of head space at the top. Stir again.
- Cover the opening of the jar with parchment paper and then a metal or plastic lid.
- Label the jar with the contents, start date and end date.
- Place your jar of extract/tincture in a cool dark cupboard for 8-12 weeks, shaking daily to re-combine the oil and water. The liquid should be a dark brown when finished.
- When 8-12 weeks is finished, strain your extract/tincture and transfer for a bottle convenient for use.
- Store your extract tincture in a cool place away from direct sunlight.