This recipe is an accompaniment for pear and Fig Strudels with Ginger Cream.

Makes about 1 1/2 cups.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1/4cup water
  • 3tablespoons minced peeled ginger
  • 1 1/2tablespoons sugar
  • 1cup chilled whipping cream

    DIRECTIONS

    Combine 1/4 cup water, ginger, and sugar in heavy small saucepan. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Simmer until mixture is syrupy, about 5 minutes. Cool completely. Using electric mixer, beat cream in medium bowl until peaks form. Fold in ginger mixture. (Can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover and chill.)