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!
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.
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WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE CANDIED GINGER?
water
sugar
fresh ginger root
HOW TO MAKE CANDIED GINGER?
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Mix sugar and water in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves.
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Add the sliced ginger. Simmer it until tender and translucent, about 45 minutes.
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Set a fine-mesh strainer over a bowl, strain the ginger. Reserve the syrup.
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Transfer the ginger onto the prepared wire rack.
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Let dry 6 to 12 hours.
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Place the remaining ¼ cup of sugar in a small mixing bowl. Toss the ginger slices in sugar.
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Transfer into an air-tight container; store in room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
HOMEMADE CANDIED GINGER RECIPE:
Homemade Candied Ginger
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.
Meryl says
I love baking anything with chocolate!
Lou says
I like melons with ginger syrup.
D Schmidt says
My favorite ginger recipe is Jamaican Ginger Cake
Val in MN says
Cookies, cookies and more cookies! Gotta try this!
candace says
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!
mysweetiepiepie says
I'm looking forward to making cookies this year, especially gingerbread men and women :+)
Curry and Comfort says
This is fabulous!! I just bought some candied ginger and I love the idea of making it at home for so much less. 🙂
Sarah Menanix says
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.
karenreichmann says
I love gingerbread with fresh ginger
Nancy says
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!
CrunchyCreamySw says
You will love it, Nancy! Thank you, my friend!
Becky says
I'm looking forward to making gingerbread and spiced apple butter!
Natasha Rodriguez says
I can't wait to get baking with pumpkin!! 🙂 Cookies, donuts, bread, cinnamon rolls, and donuts!!! MMMM!
Mercedes says
I love candied ginger and have made it before too! I'm looking forward to making fudge and caramels for the holidays!
Beth C. says
I'm looking forward to trying out maple sugar in some recipes.
Courtney says
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!
Cherry Mak says
i like to make ginger milk crud