Candied Ginger Recipe

Candied Ginger Recipe

Ingredients:
spices, ginger, ground
sugars, granulated
water, bottled, generic
syrups, corn, light

Directions:
Crystallizing ginger is a lengthy process, but having these choice sweets on hand is reward sufficient.
Peel 1/2 lb.
fresh ginger and slice 1/4 inch thick.
Bring to a boil in water to cover.
Simmer, covered for 2+1/2 hrs.
Drain, simmer in fresh water for another hour, or possibly till tender.
Drain.
Bring to a boil 1+1/2 c. sugar, 1+1/2 c. water, and 2 Tbsp.
light corn syrup; cook for 2 min.
Add in the ginger.
Remove from the heat and let stand till cold, or possibly overnight.
Again bring the syrup to a boil.
Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 1 to 3 hrs, or possibly till the ginger is translucent/soft.
If the syrup thickens too quickly, thin with a little warm water.
Remove the pan from the heat and set the ginger pcs on a wire rack to dry for a few hrs.
Roll them in granulated sugar and store in a glass jar.