Pineapple-Ginger Syrup

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Yield:
1 cup

Mix syrup with seltzer water for a refreshing drink, or drizzle over yogurt, pancakes, or ice cream.

Ingredients

  • 1 large pineapple, washed and dried

  • 1 3-inch piece fresh ginger, thinly sliced

  • 1 cup sugar

Directions

  1. With a sharp knife, slice off top and bottom of pineapple. Holding fruit upright on cutting board, slice off peel in strips; reserve peel. Cut flesh into 8 wedges. Remove core; reserve. Refrigerate wedges for another use.

  2. Cut reserved peel and core into 1-inch pieces; place in a medium saucepan with ginger, sugar, and 4 cups water. Boil until reduced to 1 cup, 25 to 30 minutes. Strain, discarding solids; chill.

Cook's Notes

Mix syrup with seltzer water for a refreshing drink, or drizzle over yogurt or pancakes.

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