Crystalized Ginger Recipe

1 cup peeled, thinly sliced or chopped ginger
3 cups water
1 cup sugar
Additional sugar to coat (optional)

Preparation:
In a covered saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add the ginger pieces and sugar. Stir and cover. Reduce the heat and allow it to simmer for five minutes.

Remove from heat and allow it to sit for 20 minutes. Strain the ginger pieces from the syrup (saving the syrup to make easy homemade ginger ale).

Heat the oven to 200 degrees F. Place the ginger slices in a glass pan. Place the pan in the oven until the slices are almost dry but still chewy. Allow it to cool.

Toss the cooled ginger in sugar to lightly coat it, if desired.

Store the crystallized ginger in an airtight container for up to two months.

Candied ginger is used in many cultures to relieve nausea.