How to Make Candied Ginger
- 1). Line a baking sheet with enough parchment paper to fully cover the bottom of the sheet. Place a wire rack directly on top of the sheet and spray the rack with a thin, even coat of nonstick cooking spray.
- 2). Use a knife to gently scrape away the ginger peel. Cut the ginger into pieces as thin as possible, approximately 1/8-inch to 1/4-inch.
- 3). Pour 5 cups of water into a large pot on your stove top, then add the ginger slices. Add a lid to the pot and turn the stove to "medium high."
- 4). Heat the ginger for approximately 30 to 40 minutes or until it is softened. Remove the ginger pieces with a slotted spoon and set aside.
- 5). Measure out 1/4 cup of the water from the pot and save it, then pour out the rest. Transfer the ginger pieces back into the pot and pour in the 1/4 cup water and 2 cups of granulated sugar.
- 6). Turn the stove to "medium high" and stir the ginger mixture every two to three minutes. Heat the mixture until it starts to boil, then turn the heat down to "medium" and cook for 20 to 30 minutes or until the liquid is gone.
- 7). Remove the ginger with a slotted spoon and arrange evenly on the wire rack. Let the candied ginger sit on the rack until it reaches room temperature, then add it to an airtight container and store at room temperature for about two weeks for the most flavorful results.
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