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Crystallised Ginger

A secret treat for ginger lovers.
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Keyword: Ginger, sweets, candies, crystallised
Course: Sweets
Prep Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 day 1 hour
Servings: 1 Lb.
Calories: 3209kcal
Author: MJF

Equipment

  • 1 Pot
  • 1 Strainer
  • 1 Tray for drying

Ingredients

  • 12 oz. White Sugar
  • 6 oz. Brown Sugar
  • 2 Pints Water
  • 1 Lb. Ginger peeled and sliced thinly
  • 1 each Lemon juiced and zest peeled
  • 4 each Cloves
  • 1 each Star Anise
  • ½ each Chili Pepper optional
  • 1 each Vanilla Bean or ½ tsp. Vanilla Essence

For Crystallising

  • 8 oz White Sugar

Instructions

  • Place all the ingredients in a pot and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and let sit overnight.
  • Strain and store the ginger syrup in clean glass bottles.
  • After draining the ginger very well, place back into the pot and add the second amount of white sugar.
  • Cook, stirring until just before the sugar begins to caramelise. (don’t allow the ginger to start browning though!).
  • Turn out onto a tray lined with parchment.
  • Spread the ginger pieces out and sprinkle lightly with white sugar.
  • Set aside to dry, turning occasionally.
  • An oven with the door ajar and only a pilot or at the lowest temperature can help with the drying process.
  • Add more sugar if necessary to keep ginger pieces separate and when dry, store in jars with a tight lid.

Nutrition

Serving: 2oz | Calories: 3209kcal | Carbohydrates: 816g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 171mg | Potassium: 2178mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 739g | Vitamin A: 14IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 280mg | Iron: 5mg