Description
Learn how to make crystallized ginger at home for a delicious and irresistible treat.
Ingredients
- Fresh ginger root – 1 pound
- Granulated sugar – 2 cups
- Water – 1 cup
Instructions
- Peel the ginger and slice it into thin pieces.
- In a saucepan, combine the ginger slices, water, and 1 cup of sugar.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 30 minutes until the ginger is tender.
- Remove the ginger from the saucepan and let it cool slightly.
- In the same saucepan, add the remaining sugar and bring to a boil again.
- Add the ginger back into the saucepan and cook for another 10-15 minutes until the ginger is translucent.
- Remove the ginger and place it on a wire rack to cool and dry.
- Once cooled, toss the ginger in sugar to coat it.
- Store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Make sure to use fresh ginger for the best flavor.
- Adjust the sugar coating to your preference.
- Crystallized ginger can be used in baking or as a snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Candy
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg