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Ginger Simple Syrup

Susan @ The James Street Home
Ginger simple syrup is a sweet, peppery syrup that is easy to make and has a long shelf life.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Steeping Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Drinks, Syrups
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 71 kcal

Equipment

  • Small saucepan
  • Fine mesh strainer
  • Storage bottle

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup fresh ginger root peeled and finely diced
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups water

Instructions
 

  • Simmer the ginger
    In a small saucepan add the ginger and water. Bring to boil, then reduce to simmer. Simmer on low for 30 minutes, or until water has reduced by about half.
  • Steep
    Remove pan from heat, cover, and allow the ginger to steep for an additional 30 minutes while the liquid cools.
  • Strain and add sugar
    Remove the ginger from the water and strain the liquid through a fine mesh strainer.
    Measure out one cup of the ginger water into a small mixing bowl.
    Add the sugar and stir until it's fully dissolved.
  • Store
    Transfer to an airtight storage container. Store in the fridge for up to four weeks.

Notes

Sugar: Instead of using granulated white sugar, you could use demerara or brown sugar.
Ginger: Fresh ginger is ideal and can be found in the produce aisle of most major grocery stores. International stores are more likely to have a higher quality of ginger and more to pick from.
Dried ginger slices can be used. However, candied ginger or powdered ginger CANNOT be used. I have not tested this recipe with ginger paste. 
The longer you boil and steep the ginger in the water, the spicier the syrup will become. If you want as super intense ginger syrup, use twice the ginger the recipe calls for, but keep the amount of final liquid and sugar.
Steep Time: The longer the ginger steeps in the water, the spicier the syrup will become.  
Storage: Use a funnel to transfer the syrup to a storage bottle. It will stay fresh in the fridge for about 4 weeks and can be frozen for up to six months. 

Nutrition

Calories: 71kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 0.1gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.02gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.01gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 3mgPotassium: 34mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 17gVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 0.1mg
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