Candied Ginger Recipe

Ingredients

  • 16 oz. fresh ginger, peeled and diced or sliced

  • 2 cups granulated sugar, plus 1/2 cup

  • water (about 2 cups)

Instructions

  • Cut ginger into small pieces or thin slices. Pieces should be about 1/2 inch in diameter. Slices should be about 1/4" thick. Pieces will keep a slightly chewy bite in the center, while slices are easier to dip in chocolate.

  • Place the ginger slices in a saucepan and cover with water. Simmer for 20 minutes, then drain.

  • Place back in sauce pan, add 2 cups of sugar and cover with water. Heat to boiling, then simmer for 45 minutes.

  • Drain (reserving the syrup) then spread on a parchment or wax paper lined baking sheet.

  • Let the ginger dry overnight on the kitchen counter.

  • Place 1/2 cup sugar in a bowl, along with the dried ginger (ginger will still be sticky) and mix to coat the ginger with the sugar.

  • Place ginger back on the baking sheet and let sit for several hours.

  • Remove excess sugar and store in an airtight container.

Recipe from whenthere8this