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Candied Ginger (Crystallized Ginger)

This easy homemade candied ginger is a tasty way to enjoy ginger while reaping all its wonderful health benefits. Watch the video below to see how I make it in my kitchen!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 10 minutes
Cool Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 55 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Candied Ginger, Candied Ginger Recipe
Servings: 10 servings
Author: Lisa Bryan

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh ginger (preferably young ginger)
  • 2 cups reserved water (from boiling ginger)
  • 2 cups granulated sugar plus extra for final coating
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Instructions

  • Peel the ginger using the edge of a spoon.
    Peeling ginger with a spoon
  • Slice the ginger. Use a mandoline or sharp knife to slice the ginger ⅛-inch thick. You can slice the ginger into rounds or wider pieces, it's up to you. Note: the ginger slices will reduce in size from boiling.
    Sliced ginger on a wooden board
  • Boil the ginger. Bring a large pot of water to a boil over medium heat and add the sliced ginger. Boil for 30 minutes, covered, then drain in a colander over a bowl, reserving the water.
    A pot boiling ginger slices
  • Simmer with sugar. Add the ginger back to the pot along with 2 cups of the reserved water and two cups of sugar. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer, and simmer for 30 to 35 minutes, stirring occasionally, until most of the simple syrup has evaporated and the ginger is tender. Note: if your simple syrup is evaporating more quickly, you might be simmering too hot. You can always add a little bit more water.
    A boiling pot of candied ginger
  • Drain and cool. Drain the ginger again in a colander over a bowl to save the ginger simple syrup for future use (see note below). Then, lay the ginger in a single flat layer on a cooling rack over a parchment-lined baking sheet. Let cool for 30 minutes.
    A sheet pan of candied ginger
  • Toss in sugar. While the ginger slices are still sticky, toss them in a bowl with extra sugar for a final coating.
    Coating candied ginger in sugar
  • Dry and store. Lay the ginger flat on a parchment-lined baking sheet to completely dry (I prefer to let them dry overnight). Then store in a sealed container.
    A big bowl of candied ginger

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Nutrition

Calories: 196kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.5g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 189mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 41g | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.3mg