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Paradise and Pennant Candied Fruit

Sore Throat Popsicles

Popsicles are a great way to soothe a sore throat, and you can bump up their health factor with candied ginger. Start with a base of ginger lemonade, add some chamomile tea and slices of candied ginger, and voila – you have a refreshing, great tasting treat that is also good for you. Next time you or someone you love is feeling under the weather with a tickle in their throat, make a batch of these and soon everyone will be singing your praises.

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons honey
• Juice from 2 Lemons
• 2″ piece of ginger, peeled and grated on the large hole side of a box grater
• 4 chamomile tea bags
• 20 pieces of candied ginger

Directions:

Whisk honey and lemon juice in a medium bowl. Add the grated ginger and tea bags. Pour 2 cups of boiling water over and let steep for 10 minutes. Pour the mixture through a sieve into a spouted cup; let cool to warm and whisk again.

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