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Candied Ginger Recipe
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!
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
Ingredients
- 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
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!
Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 206
% Daily Value*
Calories | 206kcal | 10% |
Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
Protein | 1g | 2% |
Fat | 1g | 2% |
Sodium | 8mg | 0% |
Potassium | 236mg | 5% |
Fiber | 1g | 4% |
Sugar | 51g | 102% |
Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.