## **Pineapple Ginger Syrup: A Refreshing and Versatile Ingredient**
Pineapple ginger syrup is a delightful blend of sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors that can elevate various beverages and desserts. Made with fresh pineapple, ginger, sugar, and a touch of lemon juice, this syrup is a versatile ingredient that adds a tropical twist to cocktails, mocktails, lemonades, and iced teas. It also pairs wonderfully with pancakes, waffles, French toast, and yogurt parfaits. With its vibrant color and refreshing taste, pineapple ginger syrup is sure to become a staple in your kitchen. This article offers three unique recipes using pineapple ginger syrup: a sparkling pineapple ginger lemonade, a zesty pineapple ginger margarita, and a creamy pineapple ginger panna cotta. Each recipe showcases the versatility of this flavorful syrup, providing options for both refreshing drinks and elegant desserts.
PINEAPPLE-GINGER SYRUP
Mix syrup with seltzer water for a refreshing drink, or drizzle over yogurt, pancakes, or ice cream.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Yield Makes 1 cup
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- 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.
- 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.
GRILLED VANILLA-GINGER PINEAPPLE
Sherry Yard has a wonderful recipe in her first cookbook, "The Secrets of Baking," called Roasted Voodoo Vanilla Pineapple. She roasts her pineapple with the dried vanilla pods that you save after you've scraped out the seeds, and fresh ginger. She inserts the pods into the flesh of the pineapple, a great idea if you're roasting the pineapple for a long time. I decided to use vanilla extract instead of the pods, because during the relatively short time on the grill they infused only the section of the pineapple they had been stuck into. I add vanilla to the ginger syrup and baste the pineapple with this sweet and pungent mix. You could also simply drizzle the pineapple with honey.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, quick, dessert
Time 25m
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cut ends off pineapple. Quarter lengthwise, peel and core.
- Prepare a hot or medium-hot grill. (If you are using the grill after cooking meat or fish, allow residue to burn off and scrape away with a spatula.) Stir together vanilla extract, ginger palm sugar syrup or honey, and cayenne.
- Brush pineapple wedges lightly with butter or oil and place on grill. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes per side, basting with the syrup, until you see grill marks and the pineapple is lightly colored. Remove to a platter or to plates and brush on remaining syrup or honey. Garnish with fresh mint, and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 238, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 54 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 17 milligrams, Sugar 28 grams
PINEAPPLE IN GINGER RUM SYRUP
Juicy pineapple with a nip of rum and ginger is a sophisticated compote that complements bites of the pecan spice cake (recipe precedes) but also makes a satisfying light dessert on its own.
Yield Makes 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Bring water, sugar, and ginger to a boil in a wide 6-quart heavy pot, stirring until sugar is dissolved, then boil, uncovered, 3 minutes. Remove from heat and let syrup steep, covered, 10 minutes.
- Remove ginger with a slotted spoon and discard. Add pineapple to syrup and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until pineapple is translucent, 6 to 8 minutes.
- Transfer pineapple with slotted spoon to a heatproof bowl, then boil syrup, uncovered, until reduced to 2 cups, 10 to 15 minutes. Add rum to syrup and gently boil 1 minute, then pour over pineapple. Cool to room temperature, about 45 minutes. Serve at room temperature or chilled.
- Pineapple in syrup can be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.
GINGER PINEAPPLE SPARKLING PUNCH
Categories Fruit Juice Punch Non-Alcoholic Ginger Picnic Wedding Lemon Lime Pineapple Summer Birthday Family Reunion Party Gourmet Drink
Yield Serves 10
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Make ginger syrup:
- Bring water, sugar, and ginger to a boil in a 1- to 1 1/2-quart saucepan, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes, then remove from heat and steep, uncovered, 15 minutes. Pour syrup through a sieve into a bowl, discarding ginger. Chill, covered, until cold, about 2 hours.
- Make punch:
- Stir together ginger syrup and fruit juices in a punch bowl or pitcher. Stir in sparkling water and ice.
Tips:
- Choose ripe pineapple: The riper the pineapple, the sweeter and more flavorful the syrup will be.
- Use fresh ginger: Fresh ginger will give the syrup a more intense flavor than ground ginger.
- Don't overcook the syrup: Overcooking the syrup will make it thick and syrupy, which is not what you want. You want a thin, light syrup that is easy to pour.
- Let the syrup cool completely before using it: This will help the flavors to meld and develop.
- Store the syrup in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks: You can also freeze the syrup for up to 6 months.
Conclusion:
Pineapple ginger syrup is a delicious and versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of ways. It's perfect for adding a sweet and tangy flavor to cocktails, mocktails, and smoothies. It can also be used to glaze grilled chicken or fish, or to make a flavorful marinade. With its bright tropical flavor, pineapple ginger syrup is sure to add a touch of sunshine to your next dish.
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