Sweet & Spicy Homemade Candied Ginger

Crystallized (or candied) ginger is a great addition to baked goods, trail mix, or even as a chewy snack with a bit of a kick. You can buy it already candied at many groceries, but it's way, way cheaper to make it yourself. I like to think it's a lot more satisfying, too!

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Step 1: What You Need

• fresh ginger root,
• granulated sugar
• water
• vegetable peeler
• sharp knife

Comments

[Penolopy Bulnick]

I don't think I've ever had ginger before! Candied ginger sounds tasty and definitely worth a try :)

[Frmeyers]

Sounds good. But I do not understand why you refer to this as Sweet and SPICY Ginger.

Where is the spice? Some jalapeno or poblano pepper or seeds could add the spice (and a bit of fire).

[ShrimpSaladCircus]

It's actually quite spicy, Frmeyers, simply due to the natural flavor of the ginger. Cooking it down concentrates that spiciness a bit.

Adding some additional spice flavoring might make for a nice snack, but it would also render the candied ginger less appropriate for use in recipes. If you wanted to just eat it like candy, I'd say some pepper might be a nice way to go!

[lmnopeas]

Mouthwatering! I ate candied ginger religiously to help me through both my pregnancies. It really works!

[ShrimpSaladCircus]

Very interesting! Does it help with nausea? I might've heard that but can't remember now. I'm intrigued!

[jessyratfink]

Yum! I just made some the other day. Ginger might be my favorite food.

[ShrimpSaladCircus]

How did yours turn out? Did you use larger pieces like I did, or did you try something smaller? I think I'll see how smaller bits go for next time.

And I definitely share your love of ginger!

[jessyratfink]

Mine were around the same size as yours! I made ginger syrup with it first, though, so they got a little shriveled and very soft. I just strained the ginger from the syrup and then laid them out to dry on wax paper. They don't turn out as pretty but they're delicious! I like getting two products out of one chunk of ginger. :D

[ShrimpSaladCircus]

Too funny - I was planning on making ginger syrup for a cocktail next time I candy the ginger. Great minds!