Lavender-Infused Provence Honey Madeleines

Name: Lavender-Infused Provence Honey Madeleines
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 24 madeleines
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: Provence honey; Water; Dried culinary lavender; All-purpose flour; Baking powder; Salt; Eggs; Granulated sugar; Lemon zest; Vanilla extract; Unsalted butter, melted and cooled

Delicate French cookies with a floral twist

Experience the subtle sweetness and floral notes of lavender mingled with rich honey in these delectable French madeleines.

1 h 40 min
24 madeleines
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Lavender Honey Syrup

Provence honey

1/4 cup

Water

2 tbsp

Dried culinary lavender

1 tsp

For the Madeleines

All-purpose flour

2/3 cup

Baking powder

1/2 tsp

Salt

1/4 tsp

Eggs

2 large, room temperature

Granulated sugar

1/2 cup

Lemon zest

Zest of 1 lemon

Vanilla extract

1/2 tsp

Unsalted butter, melted and cooled

1/2 cup, plus extra for greasing

Preparation

Making the Lavender Honey Syrup

Combine ingredients

Combine honey, water, and lavender in a small saucepan.

Simmer

Bring to a gentle simmer over low heat and stir continuously.

Steep and strain

Remove from heat, cover, and let steep for 10 minutes. Strain and cool.

Preparing the Madeleine Batter

Sift dry ingredients

Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt in a small bowl.

Beat eggs and sugar

In another bowl, beat eggs and sugar until thick and pale.

Fold in ingredients

Carefully fold in the flour mixture, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and cooled lavender honey syrup. Gradually fold in the melted butter. Cover and refrigerate the batter for 1 hour.

⚠ Over-mixing can result in tough madeleines. 💡 Use a pastry brush to thoroughly butter the madeleine mold for even baking.

Cooking Process

Preheat

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) before baking.

Greasing Molds

Generously butter and lightly flour your madeleine pan.

Baking

Portion chilled batter into molds, filling each approximately 3/4 full, and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden.

Plating & Serving