Candied Ginger (Crystallized Ginger)
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Candied Ginger (Crystallized Ginger)
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This easy homemade candied ginger is a tasty way to enjoy ginger while reaping all its wonderful health benefits. Watch the video below to see how I make it in my kitchen!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh ginger (preferably young ginger)
- 2 cups reserved water (from boiling ginger)
- 2 cups granulated sugar plus extra for final coating
Instructions
- Peel the ginger using the edge of a spoon.
- Slice the ginger. Use a mandoline or sharp knife to slice the ginger ⅛-inch thick. You can slice the ginger into rounds or wider pieces, it's up to you. Note: the ginger slices will reduce in size from boiling.
- Boil the ginger. Bring a large pot of water to a boil over medium heat and add the sliced ginger. Boil for 30 minutes, covered, then drain in a colander over a bowl, reserving the water.
- Simmer with sugar. Add the ginger back to the pot along with 2 cups of the reserved water and two cups of sugar. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer, and simmer for 30 to 35 minutes, stirring occasionally, until most of the simple syrup has evaporated and the ginger is tender. Note: if your simple syrup is evaporating more quickly, you might be simmering too hot. You can always add a little bit more water.
- Drain and cool. Drain the ginger again in a colander over a bowl to save the ginger simple syrup for future use (see note below). Then, lay the ginger in a single flat layer on a cooling rack over a parchment-lined baking sheet. Let cool for 30 minutes.
- Toss in sugar. While the ginger slices are still sticky, toss them in a bowl with extra sugar for a final coating.
- Dry and store. Lay the ginger flat on a parchment-lined baking sheet to completely dry (I prefer to let them dry overnight). Then store in a sealed container.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
196kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
48g
(16%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
0.5g
(1%)
Saturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.1g
Sodium
9mg
(0%)
Potassium
189mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
41g
(82%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
8mg
(1%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 196 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 196kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0.5g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 189mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 41g | 82% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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