Syrup from the ginger tuber helps against sore throats and colds. So easy you can make ginger syrup yourself without sugar.
Hey, have you ever thought about making your own ginger syrup without any sugar? I was curious to see if it would work and gave it a try. I was totally thrilled with the result! 🤩🙂
In this article, I'll show you how to make your own sugar-free ginger syrup easily and without much effort. 🌿
Imagine enjoying the natural spiciness of ginger, combined with a pleasant, natural sweetness that enchants your palate.
I will not only present the recipe, but also give you a few tips on how you can integrate the syrup into your everyday life. Whether in tea, as a topping for your muesli or as a secret ingredient in your smoothie - this syrup will inspire you!
By the way: ginger syrup is a tried and tested household remedy for our immune system. The syrup from the ginger tuber helps to relieve sore throats and colds.
But of course it also tastes wonderful without a cold 😊
And the best thing is that you can make your own ginger syrup without using sugar. I'm going to introduce you to a recipe in which Birch sugar* is used.
Table of contents
What ingredients do I need to make my own ginger syrup without sugar?
Let's take a quick look at the ingredients list. I'll tell you what you need and which ingredients you can substitute if you don't have them to hand.
Fresh ginger
First of all, of course, you need a good amount of ginger. This power tuber really packs a punch. More specifically, it's the pungent substance gingerol. This herbal ingredient not only ensures that the syrup is very refreshing, but can do much more.
Gingerol is known for its health-promoting properties, especially for colds. It has an anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving effect, which is particularly helpful for sore throats and other cold symptoms.
Gingerol also promotes blood circulation and warms the body from the inside, which is very pleasant when feeling cold. It also stimulates salivation and gastric juice production, which aids digestion.
Ginger also has antioxidant properties that can strengthen the immune system and protect the body from harmful free radicals.
Try: DIY ginger shot for colds!
For one liter of syrup, you need about 150 grams of fresh ginger. We cut it into small pieces so that it can release its ingredients and flavor better.
Lemon
Citric acid* always balances out the sweetness in a syrup. However, it is also responsible for lowering the pH value and ensuring that the syrup has a long shelf life.
I prefer to use a fresh lemon. But you can also buy lemon juice or use citric acid powder.
You get about 30 ml of fresh juice from one lemon. If you want to use citric acid powder instead, the rule of thumb is 30 ml fresh juice = 1⁄2 tsp powder.
Store-bought lemon juice is also much more intense than fresh. The rule here is: rather less than too much!
However, my favorite is and remains the fresh lemon because I add the peel to the syrup overnight. It gives off a wonderful aroma - important: the peel must be untreated - so buy an organic lemon!
My colleague has written an article on this topic: Why do my lemons go moldy so quickly and what can I do about it?
Sugar
A classic syrup contains lots of household sugar. But not this time. Because I want to show you that you can make your own ginger syrup without sugar. With Birch sugar*.
It is much healthier for the teeth because it prevents tooth decay. It also has only half the calories of household sugar and there is no difference in taste.
And finally, of course, we need tap water.
This recipe is
- low calorie
- a great refreshment
- a good household remedy for indisposition
- an aid if you drink too little
- healthier than store-bought syrup
- and a good way to preserve ginger and its ingredients.
Recipe: Make your own ginger syrup without sugar
Delicious ginger syrup tastes good all year round. Whether you want to use it as a booster for your immune system in winter or to make a ginger ale or cocktail in summer.
To ensure that the syrup keeps for a long time, I use tap water and Birch sugar* I'm going to tell you the recipe I always work with.
You will find very detailed instructions here, which are primarily aimed at syrup beginners. If you regularly prepare juices, jams and the like, then you will find at the end of the article a short version of the recipe.
This recipe makes just over 1 liter of ginger syrup.
Ingredients:
- 150 g fresh ginger
- 1 L tap water
- 800 g Birch sugar*
- 1 lemon
Also: Glass bottles with screw cap*, saucepan, teaspoon, knife, board.
Prepare the ginger
Cut off the dried out parts of the ginger. Peel the ginger with a teaspoon. To do this, hold the tuber in one hand and the spoon in the other. Place the edge of the spoon against the skin of the ginger.
Peel it off with light pressure and scraping movements. The spoon adapts perfectly to the irregular contours of the tuber.
Cut the ginger into slices so that you can fish them out of the syrup more easily later.
Cooking ginger
Pour the water into the saucepan and place the ginger in the pan. Put the lid on the saucepan and bring both to the boil.
Leave the stock to simmer at a low temperature for 20 to 30 minutes. Important: The lid must remain on the pan so that the essential oils of the ginger (and therefore the flavor) cannot evaporate.
Prepare syrup
Halve the lemon and squeeze it. Add the juice to the ginger and water mixture.
Now add the birch sugar. Stir until it has dissolved.
Remove the pan from the heat and allow the syrup to cool slightly.
Grate the lemon zest with a vegetable grater. You can also cut it off with a sharp knife or add the whole peel to the syrup - but cut it into small pieces so that it releases more flavor.
Then add the lemon peel to the mixture and refrigerate the pot for 24 hours. I put it in the fridge.
Bottling syrup
The next day, pour the syrup through a sieve to remove all the pieces of ginger, lemon peel and lemon pulp.
Then boil the ginger syrup again until it bubbles. Until it is ready, put the Glass bottles with screw cap* ready. Important: You must clean them well so that the syrup does not go bad. You can find instructions here: "This is the only way to sterilize bottles and jars properly!“
Pour the hot syrup into the bottles using a funnel and seal them immediately. Leave them to cool and label them. Done!
What is the shelf life of homemade ginger syrup?
If you use the have sterilized the bottles wellThe ginger syrup can be kept for up to half a year.
Of course, this depends on the storage location. Syrup always likes to be dark and cool. So ideally you should have a good cellar. Or a large fridge. You can also store it at room temperature, but then it is all the more important that it is kept in the dark and out of direct sunlight.
Once you have opened the bottle, you should use it up within a week. That's why I always fill the syrup into small bottles. I manage to drink the small bottle in a week, but a big one always makes me sick.
By the way, homemade ginger syrup is a really great DIY gift for friends, family and acquaintances!
What ginger syrup is suitable for and how to take it
You can take ginger syrup to prevent or ward off colds. If you notice that a cold is coming on, take ginger syrup three times a day. The best way to do this is simply with a teaspoon.
The syrup feels relatively spicy if you have a sore throat. If you can't manage it on its own, add the ginger syrup to a warm tea or lukewarm tap water.
Ginger syrup soothes a sore throat. But it also tastes good if you are healthy. You can simply infuse it with mineral water and you have a tasty Ginger lemonade.
Very big fans of the tuber can also add ginger syrup over the salad.
Insider tipAnd you can even refine cocktails with it 😉.
Why ginger helps against sore throats
Ginger is considered a natural painkiller. It contains the enzyme cyclooxygenase - which inhibits our sensation of pain.
In addition, the ginger root acts against inflammation and helps to prevent it from spreading further. So if you reach for ginger early enough, you can make sure that the cold is nipped in the bud.
In addition to drinking ginger syrup, you can rinse your throat with ginger tea. It acts against the inflammation of the throat. Ginger capsules help against cold and joint pain.
By the way, ginger is also a great Home remedies for menstrual cramps.
And as promised, here is the short version of the recipe for anyone who regularly prepares juices and jams and knows exactly how to make a Make ginger syrup yourself can:
Ginger syrup recipe without sugar
Ingredients
- 150 g fresh ginger
- 1 L Tap water
- 1 Lemon
- 800 g Birch sugar
Equipment
- Knife and board
- Teaspoon
- Cooking pot
Anleitung
- Peel the fresh ginger and cut it very small.150 g fresh ginger
- Pour the water into the pan and boil the ginger for 20 to 30 minutes. Important: Cover the pot with a lid!1 L tap water
- Squeeze the lemon and grate the peel.1 lemon
- Put the lemon juice, ginger and lemon zest in a pan. Now add the xylitol. Stir until the sugar has dissolved.800 g birch sugar
- It is best to leave the syrup to infuse overnight. Do not forget to cover. Refrigerate.
- Pour the syrup through a sieve. Bring the syrup to the boil again.
- Pour the hot ginger syrup into sterile bottles. The best way to do this is with a funnel.
- Close the bottles tightly and allow to cool.
Nährwerte
My conclusion
Making your own ginger syrup is really worthwhile! A few spoonfuls help to relieve a sore throat and the syrup adds a great taste to hot tea. It also helps if you don't drink enough or simply want a change in your drinks.
I hope you have fun copying it! 🙂
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