Candied Ginger Recipe
Want to make your own candied ginger? This delicious candy is easy to learn how to make with this easy recipe. Use crystallized ginger in a variety of baked goods, like scones, cookies, and cakes.
Servings: 3 cups
Calories: 40kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound ginger roots preferably younger, thicker roots
- 5 cups water
- 2 cups granulated sugar
Instructions
- Peel the ginger roots by using a spoon to scrape off the skin. Use a sharp knife to trim off hard-to-reach bits of skin when necessary. Slice in ⅛ inch slices using a mandoline or a sharp knife.
- Blanch to remove some of its fiery flavor by dumping the sliced ginger into a 3-quart saucepan and covering it with 5 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then simmer over medium-low heat for 30 minutes.
- Use a skimmer or sieve to drain the ginger, reserving all of the blanching liquid. You'll need ½ cup of this liquid for the next step, but the rest can be enjoyed in drinks such as homemade ginger ale or other recipes.
- Pour ½ cup of the reserved blanching liquid back into the pot and add the sugar. Stir over medium heat until dissolved, then add the blanched slices and cook for 35-40 minutes over medium-low heat. It will be transulcent, the syrup will thicken and almost crystallize, and it should be at least 235°F.
- Working quickly before the syrup hardens, use a skimmer to remove the ginger from the hot syrup and let it drain further on a wire rack set over a large cookie sheet. Try to separate the pieces so they don't stick together in large clumps, but be careful, as the mixture is very hot.
- Once it has cooled enough but is still tacky to the touch, about 3-5 minutes, immediately roll it in extra granulated sugar. Let the candy cool completely, then store in an airtight container for up to 1 year.
Notes
- Be sure to slice it thinly (around ⅛ inch) for best results.
- For a sweeter, less fiery candy that's better for snacking, repeat the blanching step an extra time. For a punchy result that will taste best in baking, only blanch once.
- This will keep in a cool, dark place in an airtight container for up to 1 year. You can also freeze it in an airtight container for up to 1 year.
Nutrition
Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 40kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 1.3mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 8.5g | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 1.6mg | Iron: 0.1mg
