Candied Ginger and Syrup
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Prep Time
15 min
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Cook Time
45 min
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Servings
1 serving(s)
Tags
Gluten Free, No Meat, No Pork, No Red Meat, Dessert, Low Fat, Low Sodium, Easy To Make
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Peel ginger and slice into rounds about 1/8 inch thick.
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Mix sugar and water in a large sauce pan and bring to boil.
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When sugar is disolved, add ginger and boil for 45 minutes.
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Ginger should be sweet and tender.
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Drain ginger and reserve liquid.
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Place ginger on rack to dry for 30 minutes.
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Toss with sugar to coat.
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Let dry on wax paper.
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Store in airtight container.
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Boil reserved liquid until reduced to a syrup with consistency between maple syrup and honey. (mine was that way after the 45 minutes with the ginger in it.
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Sugar will crystalize, but just and a little water and boil.
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Store in airtight container in refrigerator.
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Syrup can be used for waffles, icecream, tea, Or whereever you use syrup.