Sweet Ginger Candies
When your sweet cravings strike, these ginger candies are sure to satisfy. These candies also serve double duty, they're great for soothing an upset stomach. Prepare a batch -- you can eat some now or save some for later.
Ingredients
- 2 cup(s) peeled ginger, cut into 1/4 inch diagonal slices
- 1 dash(es) Salt
- 4 cup(s) water
- 1 cup(s) sugar
- 1 cup(s) Extra sugar for coating
Instructions
- Place ginger slices into a saucepan.
- Cover with cold water, add a pinch of salt, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Then drain the ginger, rinse under cold water and drain again.
- Repeat this process three more times, each time using cold water and another pinch of salt.
- Return ginger to saucepan, and add 4 cups of water and 1 cup of sugar and then bring to a boil.
- Lower heat and simmer until a thick syrup coats the ginger (1 1/4 hour).
- Sprinkle a 1/4-inch layer of sugar in a small baking dish.
- Using a fork, transfer ginger slices to sugar, turning to coat them well.
- Cool coated slices on a wire rack for at least an hour.
- Store airtight.
Nutrition
Calories: 1701.6kcalCarbohydrates: 434gProtein: 3.52gFat: 1.44gSaturated Fat: 0.4gSodium: 183.99mgFiber: 3.84gSugar: 402.48g
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