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Candied Ginger (Crystallized Ginger)

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!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 15 mins
Cool Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 55 mins
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 196 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. Peel the ginger using the edge of a spoon.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Toss in sugar. While the ginger slices are still sticky, toss them in a bowl with extra sugar for a final coating.
  7. 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

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

% 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.