Fiery Ginger Chews
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 1/4 cup fresh
grated ginger
- 3/4 cup caster sugar
- 1/4 cup glucose syrup
or honey
- 4 tablespoons icing sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornflour
Directions
- 1
Create the Ginger decocotion. In a medium-sized pot, add the grated ginger and water and allow to simmer until approximately half the water has evaported – not more than that). Strain and keep 1 cup of the decoction for the ginger chews (this should take approx 30 mins)
- 2
Grease a small baking dish with coconut oil or butter and set aside.
- 3
In a clean, medium-sized pot, add the ginger decoction, the sugar and glucose syrup and stir over low heat until the sugar has dissolved.
- 4
Bring to a gentle simmer and avoid stirring.
- 5
Using a candy thermometer, keep an eye on the temperature – allow the mixture to heat up to 124 degrees Celsius or 255 degrees Fahrenheit. Once it has reached that temperature, remove immediately and pour into the glass dish.
- 6
Once the mixture has cooled slightly, peel it out of the baking dish and using a sharp knife (you can warm it in water) slice the chews into bite-sized strips.
- 7
Dust in the cornflour/icing sugar mixture and store in an airtight container.
Fiery Ginger Chews
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About this Recipe
Craving a delightful sweet that packs a spicy punch? These Fiery Ginger Chews are a delicious, homemade treat designed to satisfy your craving for something both sweet and zesty.
Why This Recipe Works
This recipe shines in its simplicity and effectiveness, proving that you don't need a lengthy ingredient list to create something truly special. The secret lies in the generous use of fresh, grated ginger, which infuses each chewy bite with an authentic, fiery warmth. It's an easy to make sweet that delivers on its promise of intense flavor and satisfying texture with minimal fuss.
What to Expect
Prepare your taste buds for an invigorating experience. You'll bite into a soft yet chewy ginger sweet that immediately greets you with a bright, fiery ginger kick, perfectly balanced by its sweetness. The texture is wonderfully yielding, making each piece a comforting delight. This homemade candy isn't just a treat; it's a small moment of spicy-sweet bliss, perfect for a pick-me-up or an after-dinner indulgence.
Customization & Variations
One of the beauties of this simple recipe is its adaptability. If glucose syrup isn't readily available, you can easily substitute it with honey without significantly altering the outcome. For those who prefer a slightly milder chew, you might consider gently pressing some of the liquid from the grated ginger before adding it to the mixture, though the recipe is designed to be wonderfully fiery as written.
Serving & Context
These Fiery Ginger Chews make a perfect after-dinner sweet, a delightful homemade gift, or a energizing midday snack. Serve them alongside a cup of tea or coffee for a truly comforting experience, or simply enjoy them on their own when you need a little fiery lift.