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                              Candied Ginger

Recipe By     : HERB COMPANION, Oct/Nov 1997
Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Ginger

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/2  pound         fresh ginger
                        water
   1 1/2  cups          sugar
   1 1/2  cups          water
   2      tablespoons   light corn syrup

Crystallizing ginger is a lengthy process, but having these choice sweets
on hand is reward enough. 

1. Peel 1/2 pound fresh ginger and slice 1/4 inch thick. Bring to a boil in
water to cover. Simmer, covered for 2+1/2 hours. Drain, simmer in fresh
water for another hour, or until tender. Drain.

2. Bring to a boil 1+1/2 cups sugar, 1+1/2 cups water, and 2 tablespoons
light corn syrup; cook for 2 minutes. Add the ginger. Remove from the heat
and let stand until cool, or overnight.

3. Again bring the syrup to a boil. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 1 to
3 hours, or until the ginger is translucent. If the syrup thickens too
quickly, thin with a little hot water.

4. Remove the pan from the heat and set the ginger pieces on a wire rack to
dry for a few hours. Roll them in granulated sugar and store in a glass jar. 

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