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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.

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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

    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
    11. Meryl says

      October 24, 2013 at 3:46 pm

      I love baking anything with chocolate!

      Reply
    12. Lou says

      October 24, 2013 at 3:46 pm

      I like melons with ginger syrup.

      Reply
    13. D Schmidt says

      October 24, 2013 at 1:34 pm

      My favorite ginger recipe is Jamaican Ginger Cake

      Reply
    14. Val in MN says

      October 24, 2013 at 1:28 pm

      Cookies, cookies and more cookies! Gotta try this!

      Reply
    15. candace says

      October 24, 2013 at 10:42 am

      i am most looking forward to trying out some new pie recipes!! i recently added ginger to a cherry pie and it was a perfect addition!

      Reply
    16. mysweetiepiepie says

      October 24, 2013 at 9:31 am

      I'm looking forward to making cookies this year, especially gingerbread men and women :+)

      Reply
    17. Curry and Comfort says

      October 24, 2013 at 5:26 am

      This is fabulous!! I just bought some candied ginger and I love the idea of making it at home for so much less. 🙂

      Reply
    18. Sarah Menanix says

      October 23, 2013 at 6:43 pm

      My husband is a ginger fiend! My favorite thing to do with ginger is to mix it into fruity drinks - adds just the right kick.

      Reply
    19. karenreichmann says

      October 23, 2013 at 12:22 pm

      I love gingerbread with fresh ginger

      Reply
    20. Nancy says

      October 23, 2013 at 12:09 pm

      Seriously?! Candied ginger is this easy to make?! You're a life saver, Anna. Never again will I buy the overpriced stuff in the store (weeeeell....unless I'm in a time crunch or being super lazy. Never say never!). This must taste so much better homemade and I'm also getting excited about the ginger syrup. So many tasty possibilities!

      Reply
      • CrunchyCreamySw says

        October 27, 2013 at 2:24 pm

        You will love it, Nancy! Thank you, my friend!

        Reply
    21. Becky says

      October 23, 2013 at 9:23 am

      I'm looking forward to making gingerbread and spiced apple butter!

      Reply
    22. Natasha Rodriguez says

      October 22, 2013 at 5:15 pm

      I can't wait to get baking with pumpkin!! 🙂 Cookies, donuts, bread, cinnamon rolls, and donuts!!! MMMM!

      Reply
    23. Mercedes says

      October 22, 2013 at 5:09 pm

      I love candied ginger and have made it before too! I'm looking forward to making fudge and caramels for the holidays!

      Reply
    24. Beth C. says

      October 22, 2013 at 4:30 pm

      I'm looking forward to trying out maple sugar in some recipes.

      Reply
    25. Courtney says

      October 22, 2013 at 3:56 pm

      Oh I am all over that ginger syrup! I would adore that in tea. It adds such great warmth and spice, especially this time of year!

      Reply
    26. Cherry Mak says

      October 22, 2013 at 3:36 pm

      i like to make ginger milk crud

      Reply
    27. Holly says

      October 22, 2013 at 2:44 pm

      This candied ginger would fit perfectly in a recipe my mother-in-law shared with me. So many English recipes use it and candied ginger is not as common in the grocery store here. Now I can make it myself-- thanks!!

      Reply
    28. sami says

      October 22, 2013 at 2:29 pm

      can't wait to make this recipe you shared here, plus pecan pie of course!

      Reply
    29. wearenotmartha says

      October 22, 2013 at 1:15 pm

      I LOVE candied ginger, but have never even considered making my own... Great idea!!

      Sues

      Reply
    30. Amanda Jasinski says

      October 22, 2013 at 1:02 pm

      I'm familiar with ginger in Asian cooking but also as a classic way to settle the stomach. I've often bought candied ginger for trips, now I can make my own! Thanks for sharing. I love ATK too.

      Reply
    31. Vivian P says

      October 22, 2013 at 12:53 pm

      I love ginger..and thats before even considering the health benefits it offers! And what better way than homemade and candied? Yum!

      Reply
    32. theviewfromGreatIsland says

      October 22, 2013 at 12:25 pm

      I love how sparkly the ginger looks coated in the sugar!

      Reply
    33. Jennifer Essad says

      October 22, 2013 at 11:01 am

      I have a stock pile of "Vernor's Ginger Ale" I get upset stomachs and this is my go to for settling it-I'm so excited to see these recipes posted and I'm going to make them all - thanks for the contest and recipes

      Reply
    34. Jason D Nickolay says

      October 22, 2013 at 10:25 am

      I make a Brown Sugar and Ginger glazed ham in the Smoker and it is awesome! I look forward to making it every year!

      Reply
    35. Sheila says

      October 22, 2013 at 9:36 am

      Love candied ginger! Great giveaway!

      Reply
    36. Mindy says

      October 22, 2013 at 8:42 am

      I always do a maple glazed turkey, but this year I'm going for the Pecan Bourbon glaze instead...excited! 🙂

      Reply
    37. Erin says

      October 22, 2013 at 8:30 am

      I am an absolute sucker for ginger molasses cookies (soft baked!) The more ginger, the merrier 🙂

      Reply
    38. Jill Stokes Hartley says

      October 22, 2013 at 8:19 am

      I'm actually putting candied ginger in a turkey recipe i'm using this year.

      Reply
    39. Jillian says

      October 22, 2013 at 8:15 am

      I love using ginger in my asian food cooking! 🙂 Would love a copy of the book!

      Reply
    40. MaryB says

      October 22, 2013 at 1:17 am

      I love dark not too sweet gingerbread. That is one of my favorite holiday recipes.

      Reply
    41. Auntiepatch says

      October 22, 2013 at 12:47 am

      Christmas cookies!

      Reply
    42. Leslie says

      October 22, 2013 at 12:37 am

      Leslie:
      I always look forward to spritz cookies.
      leslieannstevenson@yahoo.com

      Reply

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