CANDIED GINGER

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This confection can be used as a garnish for our Fresh Ginger Cake, or served alone at the end of a meal.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 45m

Yield Makes about 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 cups sugar
2 cups water
2 pieces (6 inches each; about 8 ounces) peeled fresh ginger

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring sugar and water to a boil over medium heat; continue boiling, stirring occasionally, until sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, with a paring knife, slice ginger crosswire very thinly (about 1/8 inch thick). You should have about 1 cup.
  • Add ginger slices to pan; simmer over medium-low heat until translucent and tender, 20 to 25 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer ginger to a wire rack set over a baking sheet lined with parchment or waxed paper; spread pieces so they are not touching. Let drain. Reserve ginger syrup (let cool; refrigerate in an airtight container up to 1 month).
  • Pour 1/4 cup sugar into a small bowl; coat ginger slices, 1 or 2 at a time, in sugar. Store in an airtight container at room temperature, up to 1 month.

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