Candied Ginger Recipe

Name: Candied Ginger Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h 10 min
Total time: 11 h 20 min
Yield: 8 serving
Ingredients: 1 pound fresh ginger root; pinch of salt; 2 cups white granulated sugar; extra sugar for coating

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 10 mins
Additional Time
10 hrs
Total Time
11 hrs 20 mins
Servings
8
Calories
206 kcal
Course
Dessert, Condiments, Snacks
Cuisine
International

Candied Ginger Recipe

Nevaeh Sloan

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Homemade has a MUCH fresher, more vibrant flavor than store-bought. This candied ginger will bring your baking to life and it's fabulous just to snack on!

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Ingredients

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1 pound fresh ginger root , preferably young/smaller roots, sliced about 1/8 inch thick (by hand or use a mandolin - it's much easier)
pinch of salt
2 cups white granulated sugar
extra sugar for coating

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Instructions

Place the sliced ginger in a medium pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 30 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup of the ginger water and then drain the ginger slices.
Place the sliced ginger back in the pot with the reserved ginger water, sugar and pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium, and simmer uncovered for 35-40 minutes or until the temperature on a candy thermometer reads 225 degrees F.Drain the ginger in a colander over a bowl to catch the syrup (see Note).
Lay out the ginger slices on a cooling rack over a cookie sheet, separating the slices the best you can. Let cool for 2 hours (you want them sticky but not wet so that the sugar will adhere without dissolving).Toss the ginger slices in a bowl of sugar so they are coated all over. Place the ginger slices back on the cooling rack to sit overnight. Note: If you're in a very humid area you can dry the candied ginger in a food dehydrator or in the oven set to the lowest temperature (you may need to crack the oven door open.)
Store in an airtight container in a dark, cool place. Will keep for several months. It can also be frozen for at least 6 months.This makes roughly 2 cups of candied ginger.

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Notes

This recipe makes a delicious byproduct: Ginger Simple Syrup! Add a teaspoon or two to your drinks for a refreshing ZING!

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Calories 206kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 52g (17%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Sodium 8mg (0%) Potassium 236mg (7%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 51g (102%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 10mg (1%) Iron 0.4mg (2%)