inspiration—palette—method
Total Active Time: 30 minutes
Total Cook Time: 45 minutes
Prep: 30 minutes
Ingredients
1 cup fresh ginger root
1/2 cup and 2 tsp cane sugar
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup juice orange
1 tbsp fresh mint leaves
1 tbsp zest orange
1 and 3/4 tsp apple pectin
1 and 1/2 tsp pink peppercorn
1/2 tsp kosher salt
Method
Prep—
1. Prepare your palette board: Measure, peel, mince and grind the following ingredients and place them on a blank slab:
fresh ginger root
cane sugar
water
fresh mint leaves
orange zest & juice
apple pectin
pink peppercorn
kosher salt
2. Remove the skins of the ginger root and then place them in a food processor. Grind until they reach the consistency of a thick pulp.
Heat—
1. Pour the ginger root pulp, orange peel, pink peppercorn, sugar, apple pectin, salt and water into a small to medium sized saucepan, give it a good stir while bringing the entire mixture to a soft boil. 2. When bubbles begin to form, immediately lower the heat to a simmer and let cook for thirty-five minutes, stirring on occasion to ensure there is no sticking upon the bottom or sides of the pan.
3. Add the minced mint leaves and continue to cook for an additional five minutes, continuing to stir on occasion in order to fully incorporate the ingredients.
4. When the mixture has reached a healthy syrupy texture, turn the heat off and let cool for a period of fifteen minutes.
5. Transfer the mixture to a mason jar and store in the refrigerator until ready for use.
Taste & Enjoy!
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