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Candied Ginger Recipe

Sweet and spicy candied ginger, perfect for snacking or baking.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Snack
Cuisine: Asian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 200 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh ginger root peeled and sliced thin
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup sugar

Instructions 

  1. Peel and slice the ginger root thinly.
  2. In a saucepan, combine ginger slices and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
  3. Drain the ginger slices, reserving ¼ cup of the water.
  4. Return ginger and reserved water to the saucepan. Add sugar and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until ginger is translucent and syrup is thickened, about 15 minutes.
  5. Transfer ginger slices to a baking sheet lined with a cooling rack. Let dry for at least 2 hours.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 45g | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.5mg

Keywords

Candied Ginger
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