Candied Ginger
Our candied ginger recipe is sweet, spicy, and seriously sassy - a fiery treat with a sugar-crusted smile.
Ingredients
Method
2) Peel the ginger root and slice into 1/2-cm thick slices using a mandoline.
3) Place into a 4-quart saucepan with the water and set over medium-high heat. Cover and cook for 35 minutes or until the ginger is tender.
4) Transfer the ginger to a colander to drain, reserving 60ml of the cooking liquid. Weigh the ginger and measure out an equal amount of sugar. Return the ginger and 60ml water to the pan and add the sugar. Set over medium-high heat and bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Reduce the heat to medium and cook, stirring frequently, until the sugar syrup looks dry, has almost evaporated and begins to recrystallize, approximately 20 minutes.
5) Transfer the ginger immediately to the cooling rack and spread to separate the individual pieces. Once completely cool, store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. Save the sugar that drops beneath the cooling rack and use to top ginger snaps, sprinkled over ice cream or to sweeten coffee.
Sweet heat in every bite - the ultimate candied ginger recipe.
Get ready to add some zing to your snack game with our irresistible sugared ginger recipe. This classic confection takes fresh ginger root and transforms it into golden sweets - glossy with syrup, then rolled in sparkling sugar for an irresistible sweet-meets-spicy treat.
Think of this candied ginger recipe as the sweet shop’s answer to chilli chocolate - something that satisfies your sweet tooth while delivering a gentle, warming kick. It’s made by simmering slices of fresh ginger in water until tender, then cooking them in sugar syrup until every fibre is infused with fiery sweetness. After a sugary tumble, they emerge like edible gemstones - chewy, sparkling, and ready for nibbling.
But these little golden nuggets aren’t just for snacking! Our crystallised ginger recipe works brilliantly in shortbread dough, folded into spiced fruitcakes, or tossed through granola for a breakfast with bite. Drop a few chunks into hot tea for an instant ginger infusion, sprinkle over ice cream for a snappy contrast, or dip in dark chocolate for a decadent after-dinner treat. They’re also spot-on for perking up a cheese board - especially alongside creamy brie or tangy goat’s cheese.
This homemade sugared ginger recipe is your shortcut to sweet heat all year round. Whether you gift it in pretty jars, stash it in your larder, or serve it as a surprising sidekick to cocktails, one thing’s for sure - it’s sugar, spice, and everything nice… with a cheeky little kick.
