Recipe by Lori Ross

 This is a great way to use the remnants of a fresh whole pineapple after you’ve eaten the fruit. 

8 cups water

1 fresh pineapple 

3 quarter-sized slices of fresh ginger

Sugar (optional)

Scrub pineapple skin, then trim pineapple and put fruit aside for another use.  Place ONLY skin and core in a large jar with water and sliced ginger.  Cover and refrigerate or keep in cool place overnight.  Strain and serve over ice with  fresh pineapple slice as garnish on the glass.