CANDIED GINGER

FINALLY CRAFT SERVICES

Yes, it’s true what they say about Ginger! It really is medicinal. We are going to soften it up and load it up with sugar for a holiday treat, but that won’t negate it’s healthful properties. Candied Ginger made for celebrations just like family holidays.

Have you eaten too much? Too many flavors? Want to feast, but also want to do something nice for yourself and family?

Finally Craft services has put it all together for you.

So, if it’s your turn to bring something different, healthy and a treat for young and old, candied ginger is very wonderful addition.

Nibble on it, drop in your tea water, cleanse your palette with it, the taste is undeniable.

Our recipe is simple, but don’t let that fool you. The ease and health benefits are far greater than the effort involved.

Fighting off the flu and a cold and nausea are common reasons for thinking of taking ginger, but when one learns of the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits, ginger may very well become a daily mainstay.

Here is our simple recipe for candied ginger! A wonderful holiday-festive medicinal treat!

Pot – for boiling pieces

Sugar for the boiling water

Ginger – peeled and very thinly sliced

Powdered sugar – to top off this healthful treat with a bit of a sweet

PROCESS

Thinly slice the ginger – guillotine would be optimum

Place in 2 cups boiling water

Add 3 cups sugar

Boil for 15 minutes

Let sit in boiled sugar water for 30 more minutes

Drain sugared water into decorative lemonade pitcher – set aside, fill with cranberry juice and sparkling water!!

Place sugar-sweet ginger onto parchment paper

Let dry overnight

Sprinkle with powdered sugar

Place them in a candy dish and take to friend or relatives house!

Happy Holiday, happy health!  Feel good about knowing you’ve contributed a delightful sweet treat!