Candied Ginger modified from The Daring Gourmet
Ingredients:
1 pound ginger sliced about ⅛ inch thick with a mandolin slicer (we have this one. We love it because it was inexpensive and it’s easy to use and clean)
2 cups white granulated sugar
Extra sugar for coating
1. Place the sliced ginger in a medium pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 30 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of the ginger water and then drain the ginger slices.
2. Place the sliced ginger back in the pot with the reserved ginger water, sugar and pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium, and simmer uncovered for 45+ minutes or until the temperature on a meat/candy thermometer reads 225 degrees F.
3. Drain the ginger in a colander over a bowl to catch the syrup (see Note).
4. Lay out the ginger slices on a cooling rack over a cookie sheet, separating the slices the best you can. Let cool for 2 hours (you want them sticky but not wet so that the sugar will adhere without dissolving).
5. Toss the ginger slices in a bowl of sugar so they are coated all over.
6. Place the ginger slices back on the cooling rack to sit overnight.
7. Store in an airtight container in a dark, cool place. Will keep for several months.
*** Also, a byproduct of this recipe will be a delicious ginger simple syrup! Save it for cocktails or mocktails or add a splash to your tea. It’s amazing!***