Homemade Crystallized Ginger AKA Candied ginger with minimal ingredients is a must have in the closet due to its medicinal benefits.Crystallized ginger can reduce inflammation and relieve the pain associated with it!The sugary coating helps your kids eat them without much fuss. The medicinal benefits of ginger are so powerful, even a slightly crystallized sugary coating can’t negate its potency completely.This crystallized ginger recipe accents both the sweet and spicy notes of ginger while also softening its texture into a chewy treat.
The list of benefits of ginger is huge, it relieves indigestion, nausea, colic, gas, heartburn, morning sickness, and motion sickness. In addition, ginger seems to protect against ulcers, is helpful against internal parasites, and may even ease acid reflux. Tried and tested remedy for coughs is ginger with honey. Ginger compresses relieve sore muscles, stomach cramps, and swollen glands. This is great stuff!!
When I was pregnant with R3 my younger one, I was horribly nauseous for about 6 to 8 hours a day. Whoever calls it ‘morning sickness’ got it totally wrong for me :P. I was sick from morning until lunch time for almost my 1st trimester . Since ginger is such a great anti nausea treatment I started taking it every way I could do it. ;)
Honestly, this Crystallized ginger has an amazing flavor!! It has the perfect combination of heat and sweet with a strong ginger taste. Once you ‘ve made the crystallized ginger dont throw the sweet ginger syrup. Add it while baking cake or cookies or even making chai
Eat like candy whenever you get the craving for a bit of ginger. Or, whenever you get a bit of an upset stomach! It is a great anti nausea and anti gas therapy.
This ginger candy would make a great homemade Christmas gift. Or you could keep it for yourself and have an immune boosting ally this holiday season. Enjoy!
Ingredients
- 2 cup fresh ginger
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup sugar
Instructions
- Place medium sauce pan with water and sugar on the stove . Bring to a boil to dissolve the sugar.
- Add ginger to the sugar water and simmer on low heat for 1-1 ½ hours you can cut in small cubes, juliennes, or round slices. Remove from heat and strain.
- Carefully move the ginger to a rack and sprinkle with sugar. Let them dry for few hours in a cool dry place, turning them halfway through.
- Store in a sealed container.Reserved ginger syrup liquid can be used in Tea..cake,waffle..
- Store in airtight container in refrigerator
If you like this recipe, you could also try making these Vitamin C Gummies, which are always a big hit with the kids. For a stronger homemade remedy for Cold and Cough, this Turmeric Ginger Elixir is my go-to recipe.
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Jagruti says
These candid ginger are my favourite, actually I am addicted for it . I too make at home, fairly easy recipe and non expensive.
Shubha says
Soniya, such a useful recipe for getting the little ones to eat ginger. It will be super beneficial for their digestion as well healing the cold. I will try this soon. Thanks!!
Uma Srinivas says
This looks so good with all the healthy benefits. And you are right pregnancy times ginger helps a lot:) 💚👍
confettiandbliss says
Wow! These beautiful pieces of candid ginger look like pure spun gold! So perfect to have around the holidays. Glass jars filled with these gorgeous candies would make fabulous gifts.
Patricia @ Grab a Plate says
I love this idea, both as a gift, and something to keep for myself! I love ginger and all its benefits! Nice!
MyCulinarySaga says
Soniya just like you I lived on crystallized ginger while I was pregnant. It was my only relief but it was so expensive in stores. Had I known earlier would have used your recipe back then. I still love to chew on them so I’m making these for sure. 😘😘
Kate says
I have never tried this but I’m pretty sure I’d rather pick this over any Halloween candy any day! I also think that it would be a great little present for a neighbor, teacher, etc!
[email protected] says
Wow. This sounds so easy and I really like ginger so I’m sure this would be good. Also would make a nice gift for someone.
Shadi Hasanzadenemati says
Love how easy this recipe is! This will be a perfect snack!
Beth says
I have always wanted to make crystallized ginger! It is so beautiful! You’re right about about morning sickness. It couldn’t have been women that came up with the term!
Garlic + Zest says
I’ve never made Crystallized Ginger before, but I’ve used it in several recipes (purchased). This looks easy to do, so I’ll definitely make my own!
Sathya-mykitchenodyssey says
What a tasty treat..Loved this simple candied ginger..
Soniya Saluja says
Glad you liked it :D