A sweet and spicy jam that is perfect with savory dishes.

Ingredients

• 2 cups grated ginger
• 2 cups water
• Juice and zest from 2 lemons
• 2 cups sugar

Instructions

1. Wash, peel, and grate ginger into fine threads.  Peeling ginger is easiest with the edge of a spoon. Place ginger into a heavy bottomed 2 quart saucepan.
2. Add water, lemon juice and zest.  Stir in sugar until it is fully dissolved.
3. Put pan over medium heat and  bring to a rapid boil.   Cook till jam reaches 220°F on a candy thermometer.
4. Remove from heat and skim off any foam, until the surface of the jam is clear.