crystallized ginger,ginger syrup & ginger sugar

How To Make crystallized ginger,ginger syrup & ginger sugar

• 1

  Peel and slice ginger into 2 inch lengths and 1/8th inch thick. Using a mandoline slicer will give you uniform slices with ease and quickness.
• 2

  Toss sugar and ginger together.
• 3

  In a large heavy bottom pan heat water add sugared ginger and bring to a very slow simmer.
• 4

  Stir over low heat occasionally for 1 and 1/2 hours.
• 5

  The ginger will become translucent and the sugar will crystallize on the edge of the pan.
• 6

  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.
• 7

  Place in an air tight container out of heat and light.
• 8

  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
• 9

  And for the left over syrup add 1 cup water heat to mix and use as you would corn syrup.
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