Homemade Cough Drops (lemongrass + ginger

• Vegetarian
• Gluten free

• Produce

  • 1 cup Lemongrass + ginger tea

• Condiments

  • 1/2 cup Honey

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 cup Granulated sugar

Found on foodiewithfamily.com

Description

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup dried or fresh lemongrass. If using fresh, smash it with a meat tenderizer to release the juices before adding to the water.
• 3/4 cup chopped fresh ginger root, smashed with a meat tenderizer to release the juices.
• enough water just to cover the ingredients in the pan.
• 1 cup of the lemongrass + ginger tea
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup honey

Directions

• Add the lemongrass and ginger to a pan with a tight fitting lid. Add water just to cover and bring to a boil. Place the lid on the pan, remove from the heat, and let steep for 10 minutes. Strain well. Measure 1 cup of the lemongrass + ginger tea (reserving any additional tea for later batches of cough drops.)
• Lay out whichever molds you plan on using on a rimmed, heat-proof baking pan.
• Add the 1 cup of lemongrass + ginger tea to a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Stir in the sugar and honey, add the candy thermometer to the bottom of the pan, and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring well (avoiding the sides of the pot) from time to time. Watch the candy thermometer. When the mixture reaches about 250°F, stir almost constantly, taking care to stir up the bottom well and still avoid the sides. When it reaches 302°F, carefully pour into silicone molds or a confectioners sugar mold. Let cool several hours or overnight before unmolding. Toss with confectioners sugar if desired. Store in a single layer in an airtight container at room temperature.