How to Make Crystallized or Candied Ginger - A Step-by-Step Guide

Crystallized or candied ginger is a delightful and addictive treat that can be enjoyed on its own or used as an ingredient in various sweet and savory dishes. Made from fresh ginger root that has been cooked in sugar syrup and then coated in sugar, crystallized ginger has a sweet and spicy flavor that is unlike anything else.

Originating from Asia, ginger has been used for hundreds of years not only for its culinary uses, but also for its medicinal properties. In addition to adding a ...

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Ingredients

  • 10 ounces fresh young ginger root, peeled
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon water

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 ounces

  • Cut ginger into 2-inch pieces and slice lengthwise into 1/8-inch slices. Score ginger slices by pricking with a fork.
  • Toss ginger with sugar in a bowl.
  • Combine ginger-sugar mixture and water in a large skillet or wok; bring to a simmer. Reduce heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until sugar melts into a syrup and starts to crystallize, about 1 hour. Continue stirring until syrup is mostly crystallized and ginger comes together in a pile in the center of the skillet and very little syrup drains out; remove from heat.
  • Toss ginger slices gently to cool and separate from excess sugar. Spread slices out on a tray to cool and dry.
  • Nutrition

    177 cal.

    • Total Fat: 0g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 4mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 45g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 40g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 5mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 117mg