Lavender-Rose Honey Glaze for Fresh Fruit: (Spa-Style Dessert) – Eat It or Use for a Lip Scrub Base
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Terpenes & Flavor Profiles: The lavender brings a sweet, floral flavor profile with hints of linalool, which is calming and soothing for both the skin and the mind. The rose water adds a delicate, slightly sweet floral note, complementing the lavender. The raw honey adds a rich, sweet base that’s full of antioxidants, while the coconut oil contributes a creamy texture and a tropical scent. Together, these ingredients provide a fragrant, luxurious experience for both the senses and the skin. Bodily System Help: This glaze and scrub are beneficial to both the dermal system and the digestive system. The honey and coconut oil hydrate and moisturize the skin, while the lavender has anti-inflammatory and stress-relieving effects. Rose water tones the skin and adds hydration, promoting a glowing complexion. The honey and coconut oil also provide gentle nourishment and protection when used in a lip scrub. Number of Servings: This recipe makes about 4-6 servings of the glaze, depending on how much you use per serving of fruit.
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Equipment
- Small Saucepan (for heating the honey)
- Fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth (for straining the lavender)
- Mixing Spoon
- Small jar or container (for storing the glaze)
Ingredients
- ¼ cup Raw honey🍯 (hydrates and nourishes skin, naturally antimicrobial)
- 2 TBS Dried Lavender buds🪻 (calming, soothing properties
- 1 TBS Rose water🌹 (hydrates and tones skin, anti-inflammatory
- 1 tsp Coconut oil🥥 (moisturizes and smooths skin)
- 1-2 drops Lavender essential oil🪻 (optional for enhanced fragrance and soothing properties
Instructions
Infuse the Lavender🪻
- In a small saucepan, heat the raw honey over low heat for 2-3 minutes to make it easier to infuse with lavender. Be careful not to overheat or boil the honey, as this can degrade its beneficial properties.
- Add the dried lavender buds to the honey. Stir well and let it steep for 5-10 minutes, allowing the honey to absorb the lavender's fragrance and healing properties.
Strain the Honey🍯
- After the lavender has infused, strain the honey through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth to remove the lavender buds. You should be left with a fragrant, lavender-infused honey
Add Rose Water and Coconut Oil🌹🥥
- To the strained honey, add rose water and coconut oil. Stir until the coconut oil melts into the honey and everything is well combined.
Optional Enhancement
- If desired add 1-2 drops of lavender essential oil to intensify the floral scent and healing properties.
Use or Store🫙
- If using for fresh fruit: Drizzle over sliced fruit such as berries, apples, or citrus for a spa-style dessert
- If using as a lip scrub base: Mix with brown sugar or granulated sugar to create a soothing, exfoliating lip scrub.
Betsy’s Infusion Notes:
Serving Size:
Volume: 1-2 tbs of glaze per serving (for fruit)
Weight: Approximately 1 ounce per serving (for fruit)
Lip Scrub: About 1 teaspoon per application
⌛Infusion Time: If you want a stronger lavender flavor, let the honey steep for a little longer, up to 15 minutes. Just be sure to keep the heat low.
🫙Storage: Store any leftover glaze in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. For the lip scrub, store it in a small jar and use within a few weeks for the best results.
💋Lip Scrub: To make the lip scrub, mix the glaze with sugar until you achieve a thick, scrub-like consistency. Gently massage into lips for exfoliation, then rinse off with warm water for smooth, hydrated lips.
🫐Use with fresh Fruit: The glaze pairs beautifully with fresh berries, citrus slices, or even as a topping for yogurt or desserts. It adds a subtle floral sweetness to your fruit.
This Lavender-Rose Water Honey Glaze is a versatile spa-style treat that works wonders both as a dessert topping and a nourishing lip scrub. It’s perfect for treating yourself to a relaxing, sensory experience while enjoying its hydrating and soothing properties!
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