Fresh Ginger Candies!

Ginger candies from fresh Ginger?

Well, my spice salesman said “try fresh ginger” and I’ve been wanting to do that for quite some time. So here goes… my first try with a fresh ginger root…

Well… I think they are great. As usual, I took the candies to my workplace and they were tested by many people that loved them – so it’s a definite winner on my scale. Below is the YouTube movie. Do make these and see for yourself – I highly recommend it.

And, yes, of course I’ll make some for my favorite spice shop sellers. I love their spices – they are very fresh very fragrant and of high quality. I think it’s great I can give something  back and not just pay for the spices (which I do, of course).

Here is how to make these candies:

Natural organic Ginger candies recipe:

Utensils required:

1/2 liter pot, stainless recommended

A long handle mixing spoon (use wood or stainless – not plastic!)

Candy thermometer or laser thermometer (don’t have any? – read this and do without!)

Digital or mechanical weight  0.1-0.01gram accuracy (not crucial but very useful)

A measuring cups and spoons set  is very useful (but not a must!)

Parchment paper  – 1/4 sheet will do

Powdered sugar (if you blend sugar yourself add 2% cornstarch)

Candy cutting bar – any cheap aluminum or stainless bar will do (or the back of a thick knife, but be careful!).

Ingredients:

1/3’rd cups of sugar

1/9’th cups of corn syrup (~two table spoons)

1/9’th cups of water

25-30 grams of fresh (or frozen) Ginger root

Carefully (for your fingers) grate the ginger root and separate the fibers from the pulp. Keep the pulp and juice to make the candies.

Cooking time: 20minutes

Complexity Level: Medium

Protocol:

Mix the sugar, corn syrup and water in a small pot (0.5 liter size will do perfectly). Mix in the grated ginger. Use a small burner or heating element so only the bottom of the pot is being heated. Allow the candy mix to reach 150°C or 300°F. Once it reaches the correct temperature, turn off the heat.

Pour the hot candy onto some parchment paper or oiled marble surface.  Cut the candy into squares using the back of a knife or a thin metal bar and allow to cool. Break the candy pieces and store in an air tight container. That’s it! Enjoy!

Note For Beginners: Before you start please watch my 101 series including the hazard video. Hot candy burns badly. So please be careful, work slowly and if a spill occurs quickly run cold tap water on it. Work slowly, be careful and enjoy the process and the result.

Have a sweet day,

Saar