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Candied Ginger Recipe

Published: Oct 22, 2013 · Modified: Nov 5, 2019 by Anna 44 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission.

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The easy way to make candied ginger at home. Perfect for the holiday season. You only need 3 ingredients to make it, plus it makes ginger syrup!

Side shot of candied ginger coated in sugar on baking sheet.

HOMEMADE CANDIED GINGER

Ooooh, if only I could smell the fragrance of this candied ginger in the making. So citrusy! It filled my whole kitchen and made everyone in the house come over to see what's cooking. Absolutely fabulous! This candied ginger is so easy to make you will kick yourself for buying it ready in the store. And it is so much cheaper! Add it to muffins, granola bars, fruitcake, as a decoration on cupcakes and cakes.

Added bonus: you also make a ginger syrup that is to-die-for and goes perfectly with hot tea for the chilly afternoons. Or mixed with rum for an adult cocktail. So basically, you get two final products from one recipe. And you can enjoy both this season.

Overhead shot of candied ginger in sugar on plate.

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WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE CANDIED GINGER?

water

sugar

fresh ginger root

HOW TO MAKE CANDIED GINGER?

  • Mix sugar and water in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves.
  • Add the sliced ginger. Simmer it until tender and translucent, about 45 minutes.
  • Set a fine-mesh strainer over a bowl, strain the ginger. Reserve the syrup.
  • Transfer the ginger onto the prepared wire rack.
  • Let dry 6 to 12 hours.
  • Place the remaining ¼ cup of sugar in a small mixing bowl. Toss the ginger slices in sugar.
  • Transfer into an air-tight container; store in room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

HOMEMADE CANDIED GINGER RECIPE:

Homemade Candied Ginger Recipe

Homemade Candied Ginger

Author: Anna
The easy way to make candied ginger at home. Perfect for the holiday season. You only need 3 ingredients to make it, plus it makes ginger syrup!
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 45 minutes mins
Total Time 55 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 5 people
Calories 384 kcal
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Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 ¼ c granulated sugar
  • 2 c water
  • 8 oz . fresh ginger , peeled and sliced thin

Instructions
 

  • Set a wire rack over a rimmed baking sheet.
  • Mix 2 cups of sugar and 2 cups of water in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves.
  • Add the sliced ginger. Simmer it until tender and translucent, about 45 minutes.
  • Set a fine-mesh strainer over a bowl, strain the ginger. Reserve the syrup.
  • Transfer the ginger onto the prepared wire rack. Spread, trying to separate the pieces.
  • Let dry until tacky but no longer damp (6 to 12 hours).
  • Place the remaining ¼ cup of sugar in a small mixing bowl. Toss the ginger slices in sugar.
  • Transfer into an air-tight container; store in room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition

Calories: 384kcal | Carbohydrates: 98g | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 188mg | Sugar: 90g | Vitamin C: 2.3mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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  1. Michelle says

    October 27, 2013 at 9:51 pm

    I'm looking forward to making fudge and peanut brittle.

    Reply
  2. Chris deHart says

    October 26, 2013 at 7:51 pm

    brownies

    Reply
  3. Rachel DeHart says

    October 26, 2013 at 7:00 pm

    Ham, and other homemade goods

    Reply
  4. Annette says

    October 26, 2013 at 2:07 pm

    I don't have a favorite ginger recipe, but I do love adding fresh ginger to my smoothies.

    Reply
  5. Judy says

    October 26, 2013 at 12:56 pm

    I'll be making and using a lot of this over the holidays. My bonus is that my daughter is coming home for a week. So I guess I should say WE will be using a lot of this...

    Reply
  6. Amy L says

    October 26, 2013 at 8:08 am

    I'm looking forward to my Christmas baking. I make several cherished family recipes that bring back childhood memories in my mother's kitchen.

    Reply
  7. Allie says

    October 25, 2013 at 6:43 pm

    Love this idea, Anna! I want jars of candied ginger + ginger syrup for all my loved ones this Christmas! Pinned!

    Reply
    • CrunchyCreamySw says

      October 27, 2013 at 2:24 pm

      Thanks, Allie!

      Reply
  8. Linda K. says

    October 25, 2013 at 5:14 pm

    I love baking biscotti for Christmas!

    Reply
  9. Leah says

    October 25, 2013 at 3:53 pm

    I'm looking forward to making mint chocolate cookies

    Reply
  10. Shannon Yiv says

    October 24, 2013 at 4:01 pm

    Looks great! it's almost that time of year for pumpkin pie 🙂

    Reply
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