Ginger-Bay Syrup

• 3/4 cup thinly sliced peeled fresh ginger (from one 4-inch piece)
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 fresh bay leaf
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 4 slices of candied ginger

1. In a food processor, chop the ginger and sugar; transfer to a saucepan.
2. Add 2 cups of water and bring to boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar.
3. Add the bay leaf and simmer over moderate heat until slightly thickened and reduced to about 2 1/2 cups, 20 minutes.
4. Add the lemon juice and simmer for 1 minute.
5. Let cool, then strain into a small pitcher, pressing on the solids.
6. Pour the syrup into small bottles and add the candied ginger.

fresh ginger, sugar, bay leaf, lemon juice, candied ginger

Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/ginger-bay-syrup (may not work)