Candied ginger

Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh ginger, peeled and very thinly sliced
• 2 cups water
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup lemon juice

Step-by-step preparation

1. In a medium saucepan, combine the ginger, water and lemon juice.
2. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes.
3. Drain the ginger, reserving the liquid.
4. In the same pan, mix the sugar with 1 cup of the reserved liquid and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
5. Add the ginger and bring back to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 45–60 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. The ginger should become translucent and the mixture should thicken into a heavy syrup.
7. Remove from the heat and let it cool for a few minutes.
8. Lay the candied ginger on a rack to cool and let the excess syrup drain off.
9. Once cool, store the candied ginger in an airtight container at room temperature for several weeks.