Candied Ginger
Enjoy the health benefits of ginger in a wonderful treat that can be added to your yogurt, muffins, cookies or cakes. Use as a topping on salads or an after dinner snack.
Servings: 1 1/2 cups
Calories: 1617kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup peeled and sliced ginger
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups granulated sugar plus 3 tablespoons to coat
Instructions
- Peel the ginger using an upside down spoon or a knife. Slice using a mandoline to ¼-inch thick. I tried slicing into small circles but found it more labor intensive when coating in sugar. Slice on the long side into strips.
- Bring the water and 2 cups of sugar to a boil in a deep, heavy bottom saucepan. Stir until the sugar is dissolved then add the ginger. Stir occasionally and boil for 30-45 minutes, or until the ginger is tender but not mushy.
- Remove from the heat and drain the ginger, reserving the syrup.
- Separate and dry the pieces on a wire rack set over a piece of foil (for easy cleanup) until no longer wet but still tacky.
- Toss the candied ginger in a bowl with the 3 tablespoons granulated sugar.
- Store in an airtight container up to 2 weeks. Feel free to refrigerate for a longer shelf life.
Notes
The syrup can be used to sweeten hot tea, or as a topping for pancakes or waffles.
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate. When multiple ingredient alternatives are given, the first listed is calculated for nutrition. Garnishes and optional ingredients are not included.
Nutrition
Calories: 1617kcal | Carbohydrates: 415g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 40mg | Potassium: 406mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 401g | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg