Crystallized Ginger , Ginger Syrup & Ginger Sugar
(from simsyobby’s recipe box)
Source: RcipeZaar (Rita) http://www.recipezaar.com/recipe/Crystallized-Ginger-Ginger-Syrup-Ginger-Sugar-102933
Ingredients
- 10 ounces fresh ginger, blemish free
- 2 cups sugar
- 1/4 cup water
Directions
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- Peel and slice ginger into 2 inch lenghts and 1/8th inch thick. Using a Mandoline Slicer will give you uniform slices with ease and quickness.
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Toss sugar and ginger together.
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In a large heavy bottom pan heat water add sugared ginger and bring to a very slow simmer.
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Stir over low heat occasionally for 1 and 1/2 hours.
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The ginger will become translucent and the sugar will crystallize on the edge of the pan.
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Sprinkle 1/4 cup sugar on parchment paper or a silicone mat. Lay drained ginger on sugar. Toss the sugar when ginger has cooled enough to handle (about 10 minutes) to coat evenly.
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Place in a air tight container out of heat and light.
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The yummy sugar that is left over can be saved in a jar and used for tea, sugar the rim of glasses drinks or in baking cookies or cakes.
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And for the left over syrup add 1 cup water heat to mix and use as you would corn syrup.