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Fragrant sweet woodruff syrup in a glass jar with fresh sprigs on a rustic wooden table

Sweet Woodruff Syrup

A fragrant, floral syrup made from dried or briefly wilted sweet woodruff. Perfect for lemonades, desserts, winter drinks, and spring celebrations.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 1 bottle (300 ml)
Course: Herbal Remedy, Infusion, Sweetener, Syrup
Cuisine: European, Foraged, Herbal, Rustic
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 10-12 sprigs fresh sweet woodruff (wilt 1–2 hours) or 1–2 tbsp dried woodruff
  • 250 ml water
  • 250 g sugar or 180 g honey
  • strip of lemon peel optional

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • fine strainer
  • Glass bottle or jar

Method
 

  1. Let fresh sweet woodruff wilt for 1–2 hours to develop its natural aroma.
  2. Add water and sugar to a saucepan and heat gently until the sugar dissolves.
  3. Remove from heat and add the wilted or dried woodruff (and lemon peel if using).
  4. Cover and let infuse for 12–24 hours for the best flavor.
  5. Strain and pour into a clean bottle.
  6. Store in the fridge for up to 4 weeks.

Notes

💡 Tip: Add to sparkling water for a gentle spring lemonade, or to warm winter teas for a soft, floral sweetness.
⚠️ Note: Only use *Galium odoratum* (Sweet Woodruff) and avoid consuming in very large amounts.