The health benefits of ginger turmeric honey syrup are numerous and it's surprisingly easy to make at home with just a few simple ingredients! Whether you're looking for a cold remedy or something to help soothe an upset stomach, this anti-inflammatory infused honey recipe should be on your list.
And if you enjoy this recipe, you'll love my spiced hibiscus syrup!
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❤️ Why You'll Love this Recipe
Easy - You don't need any expert techniques or fancy kitchen tools to make this recipe so it's great for beginners.
Anti-Inflammatory Ingredients - This honey syrup recipe is based on an infusion my great grandfather passed down from his practice of native medicine in Nigeria and full of ingredients that support the immune system and fight inflammation and oxidative stress (NIH Library of Medicine). So it's great to have on hand for cough & flu season and anytime you need a boost!
Variety of Uses - Add honey ginger and turmeric syrup to yogurt and use in cooking, baking, and drink recipes that call for sweeteners. I love it in my immune boosting turmeric ginger mocktail and lemon turmeric and ginger honey for tea is amazing--try my cayenne pepper tea or simple cinnamon tea.
We are all about delicious homemade sugar and honey syrup recipes around here, so you MUST check out the date honey, pineapple ginger simple syrup, and my super popular citrus simple syrup!
What You'll Need for this Recipe
Ginger & Turmeric roots are powerhouses in fighting inflammation! I recommend using fresh, organic versions but ground ginger and turmeric powder will also work.
Raw Honey is an age old natural antibiotic that adds natural sweetness, nutrients like zinc, and antibacterial properties to this easy honey syrup. I recommend manuka honey.
Black Pepper helps to unlock curcumin, the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compound in turmeric (University of Massachusetts Medical School).
Check out the recipe card below for full ingredients list, measurements, nutrition facts, and step-by-step instructions!
Substitutions & Variations
Citrus - This lemon ginger turmeric honey combination is powerful but you can capture most of the same benefits with different citrus fruits like orange and lime instead of lemon.
Vegan - Make vegan honey syrup with maple syrup or agave nectar in place of honey.
Garlic is part of the original recipe my dad and uncles use from their grandfather but I don't care for the sweet savory crossover so I leave it out. If you want to add more immunity stimulating properties, try including a few garlic cloves for a ginger turmeric garlic honey!
How to Make Ginger Turmeric Honey
Step One: Add all ingredients to a saucepan over medium heat then stir until the honey and water are dissolved together.
Step Two: Bring the mixture to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for about 30 minutes. Strain out the solids before using.
By the way, this is the same process I use to make ginger-infused honey syrup for cocktails and mocktails!
Frequently Asked Questions
In the right combination and amounts, these ingredients are great for supporting the immune system, fighting inflammation, and reducing oxidative stress.
Store refrigerated in an airtight container for up to one month.
Yes, and because of the water, honey syrup freezes solid! To freeze, store in an airtight container for up to six months.
More Favorite Recipes with Turmeric
I hope you'll add this ginger turmeric pepper honey to your repertoire. And sharing is caring so be sure to pin the recipe for later and follow me over on Pinterest. Thanks for reading!
📖 Recipe
Ginger Turmeric Honey Syrup
Equipment
- 1 knife
Ingredients
- 5 inches fresh ginger or two tablespoon ground ginger
- 5 inches fresh turmeric or 5 teaspoons ground turmeric
- 1 cup honey
- 1 cup water
- 3 large lemons
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 clove or ¼ teaspoon ground clove
Instructions
- Slice ginger and turmeric into coins about ¼ inch thick.
- Add ginger, turmeric, honey, water, juice of lemons, black pepper, and clove to a small saucepan over medium heat and stir to dissolve honey and water together.
- Bring mixture to a light boil then reduce heat to low and simmer for up to 30 minutes.
- Strain out solids and cool before use.
Joann Kramer says
When you boil lemon,honey wouldn't that kill your vitamins
Jazzmine Woodard says
Hi, Joan! Boiling honey, degrades some of its beneficial enzymes, and boiling lemon decreases the amount of available vitamin C, however the turmeric and ginger benefits remain in this mixture. You can alternatively gently heat the mixture (not bringing it to a boil), and let it infuse for longer, or add the lemon after boiling. Hope this helps you!
Kathie says
I made this recipe with 7 Tbs Manuka Honey, I Tbs. ground turmeric, 1 tbs. ground ginger, and 1 tsp black pepper. It is what I had on hand. I am hoping it helps my back pain, and boosts my immune system. Next time I will try your recipe, because I like that you used fresh ginger and turmeric.
Jazzmine Woodard says
Thanks for your note, Kathie! I'm glad you could make this recipe your own with what you have available and hope you find it helpful.
Brandie says
Do you peel the skin off the ginger and turmeric?
Jazzmine Woodard says
Hi, Brandie! I peel the ginger and turmeric when I feel like it because it's easier to strain without any pieces of skin, however, it's not necessary and there are actually some benefits to eating the skin. So feel free to do whichever works best for you. Hope this helps!
Melisa says
I made this recipe when I had a sore throat and cough from a head cold...it turned out amazingly delicious and soothing! My husband calls this a magic potion!
Jazzmine Woodard says
Hi, Melisa! I'm so glad you found this helpful and hope you feel better soon.
Ralph says
Do you drink a cup, make a tea,or take a tablespoon or so.
Jazzmine Woodard says
Hi, Ralph! I add it to hot water to make a tea or sparkling water to make a kind of mocktail. It can also be taken in a spoonful to help soothe a sore throat or used as a sweetener however you might typically use honey.
Elaine says
Do you still use the stove if you are using powders?
Jazzmine Woodard says
Hi, Elaine! Yes, I still use the stove with powders to help everything meld together.
Jackie says
Is it a good idea to heat the honey? Won't you be diminishing the effectiveness of the enzymes?
Jazzmine Woodard says
Hi, Jackie! It just depends on what you are wanting to get out of the honey. Heating does diminish the enzymes and if that is your priority, I would recommend infusing the honey with these ingredients over a longer period of time instead of this quick method.
Kim Browning says
How much would you drink each day?
Jazzmine Woodard says
Hi, Kim. I can't make a daily consumption recommendation for this recipe, especially because it is a sweetener.
Mac says
I use this instead of simple syrup to make Old Fashioneds. A really unique take on this classic drink.
Jazzmine Woodard says
Hi, Mac! Thanks for your feedback--I love this idea. Cheers!