Description
Candied ginger is a sweet and spicy treat that transforms fresh ginger into chewy nuggets bursting with flavor. Perfect for snacking, baking, or adding a zesty twist to your favorite dishes, this easy recipe will elevate your culinary creations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh ginger root
- 1 cup granulated sugar (plus extra for coating)
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon pearl sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Peel and slice the ginger into quarter-inch pieces.
- In a saucepan, boil the sliced ginger in water for 15 minutes to mellow its intensity.
- Drain the water, return the ginger to the pan, and add equal parts sugar and water (1 cup each). Stir well to combine.
- Simmer this mixture on low heat for about 1 hour until the ginger becomes transparent and tender.
- Use a slotted spoon to remove the ginger from syrup and place it on parchment paper. While still sticky, toss in granulated sugar or pearl sugar if desired.
- Let the candied ginger dry at room temperature for approximately 4 hours before storing in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Various
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ounce (28g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg