Ginger Candy IE: Crystallized Ginger

This is a pic of my sliced ginger (still fresh). I'll add a picture in the next blog of the finished product.

How to Make:

First you will need to buy some organic, fresh ginger root. You will need at least 1 lb. Match every pound of fresh ginger with 1 lb. of sugar. I use raw sugar, or rapidura- not white.

Wash your ginger roots well. I do not peel them. You can slice thinly, but not paper thin. Put all the sliced ginger in a big pot and cover with water.

Simmer for 20-30 min. until the ginger is lighter and color and you have a dark tea water. Pour off the tea and save! It is super strong and delicious. Save 1/4 cup of the tea for the next step. I'll tell you what to do with the rest of the remaining tea in a subsequent blog.

Now in your pot, you should have the sliced ginger, and 1/4 cup of the strong tea brew. Add to the pot your sugar, based upon the number of pounds of ginger you started with. (1:1)
Turn the stove on to medium heat.
The ginger, and sugar water will simmer for quite some time. After all the water burns off, the sugar quickly dries, and crystallizes onto the ginger pieces. You will need to keep stirring at the point when the sugar water starts to look dry.
After the sugar crystallizes, and your ginger slices look dry, quickly remove from heat to prevent burning.
Let your ginger candy cool on wax paper.
When cooled, put into a glass ball jar and seal. Keep the contents dry and enjoy.
-Use for sore throats
-To settle the stomach
-Aid in digestion