How to Make Ginger Infused Honey

I like to find creative ways to take my medicine. Honey and ginger are two of my favorite things to take when I have the flu-- especially if it involves a sore throat, fever or the chills. I know it seems a little strange, but ginger helps lower a fever and also get rid of the chills.



Another thing I love about it is if you buy honey that hasn't been pasteurized, it is rich in enzymes and is good at chasing away those germs. And I often use ginger to help strengthen my immune system.



The problem is, I get tired of drinking ginger tea all the time. So, I keep a good supply of ginger infused honey on hand. You can stir some in plain yogurt, use it in your oatmeal and stir it in your tea. I especially like it when mixed with either chamomile or green tea. Here is how to infuse ginger with honey.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 2-inch piece of whole ginger root
• Honey, approximately one cup
• 8 oz. mason jar with a tight lid

1. You can find ginger root at almost any supermarket nowadays. Look for a root that doesn't look shriveled and dried out. Sometimes I see them like that. You want to find one that looks nice and fresh.

2. Cut off a 2-inch piece from the ginger root. Using the edge of a spoon or a paring knife, scrape off the skin. If the root is fresh it should come off really easily.

3. Roughly chop the root and gently crush it with the bottom of a glass or the back of your knife.

4. Place it in a sterilized 8 oz. glass jar (I like to use a mason jar). If you can't find a mason jar, you can use any jar you can find.

5. Pour honey over the ginger root right up to the top. Cover tightly and store in the refrigerator. You can start using it after about 4 days. It will keep for about 2 weeks.

Tips & Warnings

• You may want to purchase unpasteurized honey to boost the honey's nutritional value.
• If you can find it, organic ginger is always best.
• Don't use dried ginger. Fresh is always best.
• Don't feed this to infants 2 years or younger.
• Always consult with a doctor.

[slphilbrick]

on 8/31/2008 It has never occurred to me to simply infuse ginger in honey. I always make ginger syrup and use it that way.
Great article ! thanks !