Ginger Crystallized Dried

Ginger Crystallized Dried

Crystallized Ginger is also known as glace ginger or even candied ginger. It is produced by cooking fresh ginger in a sugar water bath and then rolling in coarse sugar crystals as a method of preservation. There are some substitutions for crystallized ginger in recipes.

As a rule of thumb, 1 tablespoon of crystallized ginger is equal to 1/8 teaspoon of ground ginger. For larger quantities, 1/2 cup of candied ginger can be substituted for by 1 teaspoon of ground ginger. The latter has been dried and the flavor concentrated which accounts for the lesser amount.

If you are concerned about flavor, consider adding a sweetener to the recipe such as cane sugar, stevia, sucralose, or agave for instance.

For those chefs interested in retaining “bulk,” options included chopped nuts, carrots, or apples. These will help to hold the concoction together for serving.