Carolina Kitchen: Ginger Pineapple Punch

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Created by Public Health Nutrition and Cooking Educator Shaniqua Simuel

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INGREDIENTS

• 1 medium pineapple, peeled cored and chopped
  
• 2 large ginger roots, chopped with peeling
• 1/2 cup of Truvia granulated sugar
• 1/2 squeezed lemon

STEPS

1. In a saucepan boil a few pieces of ginger, pineapple peeling and the core, using spring water

2. Add pineapple chunks and remaining ginger to a blender, blend until smooth

3. Pour blended pineapple and ginger pulp over a strainer and into a glass pitcher

4. Carefully remove the peelings from the saucepan, stir in sweetener

5. Pour other the strainer into the glass pitcher

6. Stir and serve over ice or chilled