Easy Ginger Candy Recipe + VIDEO
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Easy Ginger Candy Recipe + VIDEO
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Homemade Ginger Candy is spicy, sweet, and healthy! Try this crystalized ginger recipe for a fun treat that's great to gift at the holidays.
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Ingredients
- 1 ¼ pound fresh ginger root
- 6 cups water
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
Instructions
- Peel the ginger root and slice into 1/8 inch rounds.
- Place the ginger slices in a large 6 quart sauce pot. Add the water. Bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes to soften the ginger.
- Remove the lid and check the liquid levels. There should be approximately 1/4 - 1/3 cup of water in the bottom of the pot. If needed, scoop out some water with a ladle, or add water, to make sure you have about ¼ cup in the pot.
- Stir in the sugar and salt. Bring the sugar syrup to a simmer. Simmer, stirring regularly, for 15-20 minutes, until the syrup starts to crystalize. The color will range from pale cream to golden. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Set out a baking rack. Spray with nonstick cooking spray. Use tongs to move the ginger pieces to the rack, spreading out in a single layer.
- Allow the ginger to rest for 2-4 hours, until all the pieces are dry.
- Place in an airtight container. The ginger candy will last for at least 1 month if kept in a cool dry place.
Notes
- Vanilla extract adds a nice balancing note to the candy. You can also add orange extract.
- Vanilla extract adds a nice balancing note to the candy. You can also add orange extract.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1oz
Calories
84kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
55mg
(2%)
Potassium
98mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
17g
(34%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
6mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 84 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1oz | |
| Calories | 84kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 55mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 98mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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