Delicious and Easy Ginger Syrup Recipe (2024)

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This ginger syrup recipe is an easy way to make sure that you’ve always got delicious ginger flavor at hand. It’s endlessly versatile and can be used in sweet or savory recipes. It also makes a great gift.

Originally published December 2018; this post has been updated.

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Homemade Ginger Simple Syrup

Ginger imparts such a wonderful flavor to so many of our favorite dishes. But we don’t always have fresh ginger root at hand. In my book, I share a recipe for making pickled ginger, but this ginger simple syrup recipe is another way to stretch the shelf life of flavorful ginger root.

This fresh ginger simple syrup is a riff on plain simple syrup, which is just sugar and water. Infusing the water with spicy, earthy ginger results in a flavorful sweet syrup that will allow you to add the flavor of ginger to recipes even when you don’t have a fresh knob on hand.

Ingredients

Fresh ginger root Choose fresh ginger root that is smooth and full. Shriveled and dried up roots will be difficult to work with and are obviously not at peak flavor.

Sugar — Use your favorite brand of granulated cane sugar. I prefer organic.

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How to Make Ginger Syrup

Start by making the ginger-flavored water. Peel, slice, and cook fresh ginger root to impart the flavor of ginger to the water.

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Strain the liquid from the cooked ginger, reserving the cooked ginger for another use.

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Heat the flavored water with sugar to make a flavorful sugar water. Depending on how much sugar you use, you’ll have a medium (sweet) or heavy (really sweet) simple syrup. Since the flavor of the ginger is so strong, I don’t recommend it as a light syrup. You really do need that extra sweetness to counter the spice of the ginger.

Storage

This sweet ginger syrup recipe keeps for a month or more in the refrigerator.

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Give it as a Gift

Packaged up in a pretty recycled jar (or a decorated jar like this), this ginger simple syrup makes a lovely hostess gift. Simply tie on a cute label and include some ideas for how to use it. Or package a bottle of this syrup with a couple of co*cktail glasses or mugs (love these) along with ingredients to make a ginger-spiced beverage.

How to Use Homemade Ginger Syrup

  • Use it as a sweetener in your hot or iced tea for a ginger tea.
  • Mix 2 tablespoons syrup into a cup of cold sparkling water or club soda for a homemade ginger ale or ginger beer knockoff.
  • Stir some into your morning bowl of oatmeal.
  • Mix a spoonful into this recipe for a ginger hot fudge sauce.
  • Use this ginger syrup recipe in salad dressing like this one.
  • Stir some of this ginger syrup into a mug of hot cocoa and warm up by the fire.
  • Drizzle some over pancakes or waffles.
  • Use it as an ingredient in a Moscow Mule and other co*cktail recipes.
  • Stir some into homemade applesauce for an extra zing of flavor.
  • Use it in homemade cranberry sauce, in lieu of fresh ginger. Or in addition to it!
  • Add a splash (or three) to your homemade granola before you bake it.
  • Stir a couple of tablespoons full into your favorite muffin recipe. Try it in these apple cinnamon muffins.
  • Make a ginger martini. Or use it in other co*cktail hour drinks.
  • Stir some into a marinade. It would be great in teriyaki sauce.
  • Add a spoonful to a mixed fresh fruit salad.
  • Drizzle some over this peach pie.
  • Stir it into homemade yogurt.
  • Add it to a glass of lilikoi juice.
  • Stir some into this strawberry compote.
  • Spoon a little over ice cream.

All of My Simple Syrup Recipes

These recipes are really simple, and simple syrups offer a great way to add flavor to a variety of baked goods, co*cktails, and even dressings and marinades.

  • Cherry syrup
  • Peach syrup
  • Tangerine syrup
  • Ginger syrup

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Easy Ginger Syrup Recipe

Yield: 4-5 cups

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Total Time: 55 minutes

This easy ginger syrup makes a flavorful addition to sweets, beverages, and marinades.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound ginger, fresh
  • 1 quart water
  • 3-4 cups sugar, organic

Instructions

  1. Peel and slice ginger thinly.
  2. Bring ginger to a boil in one quart of water. Simmer for 30 minutes until ginger is tender and begins to look a bit transparent.
  3. Strain over a large bowl, reserving cooked ginger for another use.
  4. Measure sugar into a saucepan. Use 3 cups for a medium ginger syrup, 4 cups for a sweeter syrup.
  5. Stir in ginger-flavored water. Bring to a boil over medium high heat and stir until sugar is completely dissolved.
  6. Remove ginger simple syrup from heat. Cool to room temperature and transfer to jars or bottles.
  7. Store in the refrigerator for a month or more.

Notes

The easiest way to peel ginger is to use the edge of a spoon to scrape the thin skin away. This results in less waste than trying to use a paring knife.

This recipe is NOT safe for water bath canning; store it in the refrigerator.

Give it as a gift

Packaged up in a pretty recycled jar, this syrup makes a lovely hostess gift. Simply tie on a cute label and include some ideas for how to use it. Or package a bottle of this syrup with a couple of co*cktail glasses or mugs along with ingredients to make a ginger-spiced beverage.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 80Serving Size: 1 grams
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 31Unsaturated Fat: 0gSodium: 1mgCarbohydrates: 8gSugar: 7g

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FAQs

Does homemade ginger syrup need to be refrigerated? ›

Refrigerate the syrup in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before using.

What to do with ginger simple syrup? ›

This recipe provides the foundation for making your own ginger ale or ginger lemonade. It can also be a delicious alternative for ginger liqueur, of which can then be used in a number of other ginger-based co*cktails. It's also a great liquid sweetener for tea drinks and coffee.

Is stem ginger in syrup the same as ginger preserve? ›

Stem. Also known as preserved ginger, stem ginger is young ginger that has been peeled and preserved in sugar syrup. The syrup is usually quite sweet and provides a good contrast to the spicy, golden nuggets of ginger. Uses: Chopped stem ginger can be added to cakes, biscuits, ice cream and a variety of puddings.

Can you sub ginger beer with ginger syrup? ›

For recipes that call for ginger beer, add one-third syrup, two-thirds soda water and a squeeze of lime to make a much better co*cktail than anything out of a bottle.

Should simple syrup be 1:1 or 2:1? ›

2:1 simple syrup is much less prone to spoilage than 1:1 is, as the 1:1 ratio is much more hospitable to mold and bacteria.

How do you tell if fresh ginger has gone bad? ›

Other visual cues that indicate it's time to toss the ginger include blemishes or mold on the exterior or cut ends, or a discolored interior (dark yellow, brown, gray cast) when sliced. Texture: Fresh ginger is firm, so if it's soft or mushy to the touch, it's a tell-tale sign that the ginger has gone bad.

What are the side effects of ginger syrup? ›

It is rare to have side effects from ginger. In high doses it may cause mild heartburn, diarrhea, and irritation of the mouth. You may be able to avoid some of the mild stomach side effects, such as belching, heartburn, or stomach upset, by taking ginger supplements in capsules or taking ginger with meals.

What can I mix with ginger to lose weight? ›

Take one tablespoon of grated ginger and add to a glass of warm water. Add lemon juice to this (around 2-3 tablespoon should be sufficient). Shake it well and sip it for the entire day. If you need sweetness, you can add a few drops of honey to it.

Can I eat stem ginger in syrup? ›

The sweet and fiery flavour adds a unique twist to the baked treats. You can also snack on stem ginger, as it has a chewy texture and sweet fiery taste. The sugar syrup in which the ginger has been preserved in can be used as sweetener or flavouring in beverages, co*cktails, and desserts.

What gives ginger its permanent taste? ›

Ginger is a commonly known medicinal root crop and has a distinctive flavor and taste due to its composition of volatile compounds and other components. Volatile compounds are the most important factor in evaluating the flavor of food.

How long does stem ginger syrup keep once opened? ›

INGREDIENTS:Ginger (60%) , Sugar Syrup (Sugar, Water). Best before: See lid Store in a cool, dry place Once opened, keep refrigerated and consume within 6 weeks.

Is ginger in a jar as good as fresh ginger? ›

Instead of buying the prepackaged variety, opt for fresh garlic and ginger. There are no added ingredients when buying them whole, making them better (and tastier) for you. Never substitute your health for convenience.

Can I use brown sugar for ginger bug? ›

You can use both refined white sugar or brown sugar to make ginger bug. Some people find that using white sugar gets them an active ginger bug starter faster. But both white and brown sugar are very similar nutritionally so we have not found much of a difference.

Can I use crystallized ginger instead of stem ginger in syrup? ›

You can use Crystallised Ginger in exactly the same way but it has a firmer grittier texture and probably not recommended for savoury dishes due to its sugar coating. Crystallised Ginger is also the better candidate for the decoration of baked goods and really comes into its own as a standalone treat with a cup of tea.

Do homemade syrups need to be refrigerated? ›

Refrigerating simple syrup extends its shelf life and slows the future growth of bacteria. You can keep it at room temperature, but it will go bad much faster. If you plan use up it up within a few days, it can be stored at room temperature. Otherwise I highly recommend storing it in the fridge or freezer.

Does liquid ginger need to be refrigerated? ›

Which of your products require refrigeration after opening? Once opened, you should refrigerate the following: Ginger Juice. Turmeric Juice.

Does ginger go bad if not refrigerated? ›

It doesn't have to be, but if you want to keep it fresh for as long as possible, it's best to store ginger in the fridge. Stored on your countertop in a cool, dark place, a hunk of unpeeled ginger will last about 10 days, but stored in the refrigerator, it could last more than a month.

Does stem ginger syrup go off in the fridge? ›

Stem ginger in syrup, also called preserved ginger, is a wonderful ingredient. You can use it in sweet or savoury dishes and it keeps almost indefinitely in the fridge.

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