Ginger Simple Syrup
This is a recipe that makes use of the byproduct of another recipe called crystallized ginger recipe. Make crystallized ginger first, then make this recipe.
This is just a simple syrup with a twist and so you can follow the simple syrup recipe except you’re using leftover ginger water.
Ingredients
- 300 ml ginger water leftover from the crystallized ginger recipe
- 300 ml granulated sugar
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Instructions
- Set a medium sized saucepan over a low heat
- Add leftover ginger water to the saucepan
- Add sugar to the water in the saucepan
- Wait for the temperature to rise, stirring occasionally to ensure the sugar dissolves
- As the temperature gets close to boiling, begin stirring more often and don't walk away
- Bring the mixture slowly to a boil over the low heat
- Once the syrup hits a boil, turn off the heat
- Allow the syrup mixture to cool to room temperature before storing
Recipe Notes
Just like making simple syrup, if you are using granulated sugar, you can measure it out by volume, and it is a simple 1:1 ratio. But if you are measuring the sugar by weight, when using brown sugar for instance, then use 75% sugar mass to water volume ratio. That is, use 300 mg of sugar to 400 ml of water.
Just like a regular simple syrup, this recipe is incredibly forgiving. A little over in one ingredient. A little under in another.