For a spicier candied ginger, use mature ginger root. Adjust the amount of sugar to your liking. Consider coating the cooled, crystallized ginger in bittersweet chocolate and rolling it in finely chopped nuts for an extra-decadent treat. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Crystallized or Candied Ginger
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PREP TIME15 mins
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COOK TIME1 hrs 10 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs 25 mins
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SERVING10 People
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VIEWS75
Transform fresh ginger into glistening jewels of spicy-sweet delight. Perfect alongside rich coffee, celebratory bubbly, or incorporated into your favorite baked creations, this candied ginger offers a sophisticated and versatile treat.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate45 g
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Fiber1 g
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Protein1 g
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Saturated Fat0 g
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Sodium4 mg
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Sugar40 g
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Fat0 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
Recipe View Prepare the Ginger: Cut the peeled ginger into 2-inch pieces. Slice each piece lengthwise into very thin, 1/8-inch slices. Lightly score the ginger slices by pricking them with a fork. (5 minutes)
02 Step
Recipe View Macerate with Sugar: In a medium bowl, gently toss the prepared ginger slices with the sugar, ensuring they are evenly coated. (2 minutes)
03 Step
Recipe View Crystallize the Ginger: Combine the ginger-sugar mixture and water in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet or wok. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Once simmering, reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sugar melts completely and forms a smooth, glistening syrup. Continue cooking, stirring more frequently, until the syrup begins to crystallize around the edges of the pan. This process will take approximately 1 hour.
04 Step
Recipe View Dry and Cool: Continue stirring until most of the syrup has crystallized, and the ginger pieces begin to clump together in the center of the skillet, with very little liquid syrup remaining. Remove the skillet from the heat. Gently toss the ginger slices to cool them slightly and separate them from any excess sugar crystals. Spread the crystallized ginger slices in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet to cool completely and dry. (30 minutes)
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Haven Bauchboehm
Feb 11, 2025This recipe was surprisingly easy to follow, and the candied ginger turned out beautifully! It added a fantastic zing to my holiday baking.
Tevin Bogan
Nov 22, 2024I love the idea of coating it in chocolate! I tried it, and it's a game-changer.
Ariel Grady
Sep 28, 2024The timing was spot-on. My candied ginger was perfectly crystallized without being too hard.