Candied Ginger Recipe
Ingredients
Instructions
- Crystallizing ginger is a lengthy process, but having these choice sweets on hand is reward sufficient.
- Peel 1/2 lb.
- fresh ginger and slice 1/4 inch thick.
- Bring to a boil in water to cover.
- Simmer, covered for 2+1/2 hrs.
- Drain, simmer in fresh water for another hour, or possibly till tender.
- Drain.
- Bring to a boil 1+1/2 c. sugar, 1+1/2 c. water, and 2 Tbsp.
- light corn syrup; cook for 2 min.
- Add in the ginger.
- Remove from the heat and let stand till cold, or possibly overnight.
- Again bring the syrup to a boil.
- Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 1 to 3 hrs, or possibly till the ginger is translucent/soft.
- If the syrup thickens too quickly, thin with a little warm water.
- Remove the pan from the heat and set the ginger pcs on a wire rack to dry for a few hrs.
- Roll them in granulated sugar and store in a glass jar.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
94
kcal
5% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Diet fit
Under 400 cal
Low-fat
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).