Ginger Syrup

Posted on November 17, 2019 by lisaray

Just the name, Zingiber Officinale promises a great surprise. But, it’s no secret that ginger works well for motion sickness. But, there’s must more to this rhizome than you think.

Ginger is one of the most ancient spices worldwide. It has become well-known for its health benefits, which include its ability to boost bone health, strengthen the immune system, increase appetite, prevent various types of cancer, improve respiratory conditions, aid in digestion, eliminate arthritis symptoms, reduce excess gas, enhance sexual activity, and relieve pains related to menstrual disorders, nausea, and flu.

Personally, I take ginger for nausea, and for stomach upset.

You can make ginger tea, but I much prefer ginger syrup. It’s so easy to make with just a few ingredients.

How To Enjoy Ginger Syrup

In warm tea in place of your regular sweetener
Make ginger ale with 1 tbsp of syrup and seltzer, club soda, or sparkling water, and add fresh lemon or lime
Over pancakes or waffles
Over ice cream
Drizzled on pie
In plain yogurt
In cooked oatmeal
Over pastry
Drizzle on fruit salad
In place of fruit juice to proof yeast. Dilute several tablespoons of syrup in a cup of lukewarm water.
In beverages
In salad dressing
Sauces
Marinades
Combine with lemon and thyme and use as a glaze on chicken before roasting
Baked with winter squash

Making your own ginger syrup is easier than you think.

Ingredients:

1/4 cup peeled, chopped fresh ginger OR 1/8 cup dried ginger

1 cinnamon stick, 6 inches or 1 teaspoon cinnamon chips (opt.)

1 cup distilled or filtered water

1/2 cup local honey

glass bottle (like this one)

Directions:

Fill a pot with the water, ginger, and cinnamon stick, and heat on high until the water boils
Turn heat on low, cover pot, and simmer for 30 minutes
Turn off heat and let cool to warm
Strain the ginger through a strainer or cheese cloth, squeeze all the goodness out
Add honey and stir
Pour in to a bottle and store in the fridge
Take a teaspoon (children) or tablespoon (Adults), or add to tea or water

You can double this recipe for even more syrup to cook with.

If this syrup is for children under 1, please use sugar instead.

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