Ginger Simple Syrup

You have the option of making your simple syrup light, medium or heavy

• Light uses 1 cup sugar

• Medium uses 1.5 cups sugar

• Heavy uses 2 cups sugar

I personally plan on using the syrup to help flavor kombucha. Don’t discard your cooked ginger pieces as you can dehydrate them & make candied ginger if desired

Ingredients:

1 cup Ginger Root

1 cup Water

Sugar

Instructions

1. Determine if you want to make a light, medium or heavy simple syrup

2. Chop your ginger. You can peel it of you want or leave it unpeeled

3. Pour the water into a sauce pan & add the appropriate amount of sugar

4. Turn on the heat & whisk well until the sugar is fully dissolved, bringing the mixture to a simmer

5. Add the ginger

6. Simmer for 30-45 minutes

7. Remove from the heat & allow to cool slightly before straining out the ginger

8. Pour into a mason jar & store in the refrigerator

Image of a pint mason jar with ginger simple syrup