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Ginger Sugar is the delicious by-product of making ginger candy. It's lovely on desserts, baked goods, and in drinks and lends a subtle, sweet, ginger-infused scent and taste to whatever you decide to add.
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Ginger Sugar
Hi Everyone, when making ginger candy, there's always leftover sugar. I always save this sugar for other recipes or as a topping because it's so lovely!
I love this ginger sugar so much, that I decided it needed its page. The instructions include the full instructions for making ginger candy.
Ingredients for Ginger Sugar
- 1 cup fresh ginger, thinly sliced or small chunks
- 1 cup granulated sugar, plus more, if needed
- ½ cup water
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Ginger Sugar
Ginger Sugar is the delicious by-product of making ginger candy. It's lovely on desserts, and in drinks and lends a subtle, sweet, ginger-infused scent and taste to whatever you decide to add.
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh ginger, thinly sliced or small chunks
- 1 cup granulated sugar, plus more, if needed
- ½ cup water
Instructions
Instructions for Making Ginger Candy and it's by-product Ginger Sugar:
- Prepare the Ginger: Peel and thinly slice or grate the ginger pieces. You can leave the peel on for added intensity if you prefer a stronger ginger flavor.
- Boil Ginger: In a saucepan, combine the sliced or grated ginger, sugar, and water. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar.
- Simmer: Once the mixture reaches a boil, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for about 30-40 minutes, or until the ginger becomes tender and translucent. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
- Drain and Dry: Once the ginger is cooked, remove it from the syrup using a slotted spoon and transfer it to a wire rack or parchment-lined baking sheet to cool and dry slightly. Reserve the ginger syrup for other uses, if desired.
- Coat with Sugar (Optional): If you prefer a crunchy texture, you can coat the ginger pieces in granulated sugar while they are still slightly sticky. Simply toss the ginger in a bowl of sugar, until evenly coated, then let them dry completely.
- Store: Once the ginger candy has dried completely, store it in an airtight container at room temperature. It should keep well for several weeks. Enjoy your homemade ginger candy as a sweet and spicy treat! Adjust the cooking time and sugar levels according to your taste preferences.
- Reserve the Ginger Sugar: Take all the sugar that the ginger was rolled in and funnel it into a mason jar (with a lid), if a lot of sugar was used up to make the ginger candy, you can add more sugar to make a full cup, label the jar (name and date). Store in the refrigerator. It should keep well for several weeks.
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- Check out our recipe for Ginger Syrup and Ginger Candy
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 9 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 95Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 2mgCarbohydrates: 24gFiber: 0gSugar: 22gProtein: 0g
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- First published: 3/19/2024, 3/29/2024
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