First, place ginger into the freezer overnight.
Second, remove from the freezer and peel and slice into 1-inch pieces.
Next. add the cut ginger to a pot and add water.
56-60 grams of fresh ginger, 6 cups of water
Cook over low heat slowly bringing it to a boil.
Finally, cook for up to two hours or until it is easy to pierce with a fork.
Remove from heat. Allow it to cool.
Next, remove the ginger and pour off 1/2 cup of the ginger water.
1/2 cup of ginger water
Don't toss out the remaining water. (can be used to make ginger syrup)
Use to flavor other items such as smoothies or teas.
Pour the 1/2 cup ginger water back into the pot add the maple syrup and maple sugar.
1/4 cup maple syrup, 1/4 cup maple sugar
Return the pot to the stove over low heat.
Cook for approximately 10 minutes.
Lastly, pour the simple syrup into an 8 oz. sterilized canning jar.
Add in the ginger and screw the lid on.
Allow the jar to fully cool before placing it into the fridge.
Wait two weeks before using the stem ginger for full flavor.
The syrup can be used to flavor baked goods, ribs, etc.
Good for up to 6 months.