As I stare at the above photo I’m struck by
how much it looks like a specimen from one of those forensic crime shows. It’s
not. It is a beautiful, delicious, rather healthy (ginger is, after,
all one of the super foods), syrup that has a wickedly peppery kick.
After candying much of the ginger that I had
on hand (you can read about that here), I decided to use the rest to make
syrup. You must try this! I cannot
recommend it enough. It adds the BEST sweet punch to iced tea, is a
rather exotic addition to homemade lemonade, can be cooked down and thickened
up to use in the same way in which you would use honey (I recommend biscuits), it can be made ahead,
and it also makes one heck of a breakfast topping. With that, I’ll say no
more, you’re just going to have to check back tomorrow to see the magnificent
morning meal that I prepared and enjoyed beneath the swaying palm tree on the
back deck.
Meanwhile, grab yourself some ginger, take ten
minutes of your time, and make this syrup. See you tomorrow!
Ginger Syrup
Source: Epicurious.com
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup water
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel
Combine all ingredients in small saucepan; stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Boil until reduced to 3/4 cup, about 5 minutes. DO AHEAD Can be made 2 weeks ahead. Cover and chill. Rewarm before serving.
To read more about this tasty and versatile spice, I recommend this book:
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2 comments:
I love ginger syrup, my daughter loves it in her lemonade. It's so nice to have on hand for when you catch a cold or have an upset stomach! Ha! the picture does look like something else! :)
I loved ginger-flavored tea - I have to try this!
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