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Chatelaine Kitchen

How to make candied ginger

Not only does homemade candied ginger taste amazing, it also produces two equally delicious by-products: ginger tea and ginger syrup.
how to make candied ginger Candied ginger is sweet, chewy, spicy — and delicious!

Ginger is a favourite ingredient in the Chatelaine Kitchen. Its floral and spicy notes add a distinct flavour to many savoury dishes. And when it comes to cooking with ginger in the wintertime, we get to see its sweeter side, à la holiday baking.

Here's a recipe for homemade candied ginger. Think of it like citrus rind; candied ginger tastes fresher and more 'gingery' than the store-bought varity. Bonus: It produces two amazing by-products, ginger tea and ginger syrup!

Candied Ginger Prep time: 15 minutes Total time: 3 1/2 hours (includes resting time) Makes 1 1/2 cups

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb ginger root, peeled
  • 1 1/2 cup sugar

Instructions

  • CUT ginger into 1/8-in. slices. Place in a medium pot with 3 cups water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until tender-crisp, about 20 minutes. Drain, reserving cooling liquid*.
  • RETURN to pot. Add 1 cup sugar and 1/2 cup cooking liquid. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer until the liquid has reduced to a thick syrup and the ginger is glossy and soft, about 20 more min. Drain, reserving the syrup**.
  • SPREAD ginger on a wire rack in a single layer. Let rest for 1 hour, or until ginger has cooled to room temperature and has begun to dry. Pour remaining 1/2 cup sugar into a medium bowl. Working in batches, add slices and toss to coat with sugar. Repeat with remaining ginger and sugar. Return to wire rack and let air dry for 2 more hours.
  • TRANSFER to an airtight container and store at room temperature for up to 3 weeks.

*Keep the remaining cooking liquid. Combine 1/2 cup liquid with 1/2 cup water and bring to a boil. Enjoy a mug of spicy ginger tea to to help with all that ails. **Store ginger syrup in an airtight container in your fridge. Pair with salty cheeses and meats, or anywhere you need a spicy-sweet kick.

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Now that your candied ginger is made, use it in any of these Chatelaine Kitchen recipes:

Hurry up and dry ginger — we want to eat you! Hurry up and dry ginger — we want to eat you!

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