Ginger Simple Syrup
Ginger is one of my husband’s very favorite flavors and so ginger simple syrup has become one of those things I like to keep on hand. It’s pretty easy to make (especially if you don’t peel your ginger) and stores well in the fridge. We love putting a generous splash in a pitcher of lemon or limeade to add a little bit of bite and extra flavor. Or making a ginger lime fizz (a splash of ginger syrup, a splash of lime juice, and top it all off with sparkling water). I’ve even used my ginger syrup to brush a spice cake before frosting, which adds a ton of flavor and extra moisture to your cake!
PrintGinger Simple Syrup
- Yield: 2 cups (aprox.) 1x
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces fresh ginger (unpeeled and cleaned)
- 4 cups water
- 2 cups sugar
Instructions
- Cut the ginger into thin slices. (You do not have to peel the ginger before slicing as long at is clean.)
- Add the ginger, water, sugar, to a large nonreactive pan. Heat to a boil, stirring occasionally as the sugar dissolves.
- Reduce the heat to a simmer. Allow the mixture to simmer for an hour. The longer you allow the mixture to simmer the stronger the ginger flavor will be in the final syrup.
- Let the mixture cool then strain the syrup through a fine-mesh strainer or cheese cloth into your desired storage container. Syrup should be stored in the refrigerator, covered.