lemonbalm

Lemon balm is one of those herbs that deserves a little more attention. It has the most beautiful, gentle lemon fragrance, and if you've ever rubbed a leaf between your fingers, you'll know exactly what I'm talking about.

Unlike lemons, which have that sharp, acidic flavour, lemon balm is softer, slightly sweet and wonderfully aromatic. And if your lemon balm is growing happily, you'll soon have more leaves than you know what to do with! So, instead of letting all that lovely growth go to waste, let's make a simple homemade lemon balm syrup. The beauty of this recipe is that you can use the same syrup for a refreshing summer cordial or turn it into delicious homemade ice lollies.