What Is Crystallized ginger (candied) and How Can I Use It?
Crystallized ginger (candied) rewards a little know-how: how to choose it, cook it, store it, and substitute in a pinch. Browse 90 recipes to cook with it.
Where found
Crystallized ginger (candied) is usually found in the baking supplies section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.
| In Chinese: | 结晶姜（蜜饯） | |
| British (UK) term: | ||
| en français: | gingembre confit | |
| en español: | jengibre cristalizado |
Recipes using crystallized ginger (candied)
There are 90 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Holiday Gingerbread Waffles
Holiday gingerbread waffles bring molasses, fresh ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg to the breakfast table. Whipped egg whites give them an impossibly light, crisp-edged crumb.
Peach Melon Conserve
Peach melon conserve with cantaloupe, crystallized ginger, and pecans. A glossy, slightly chunky preserve perfect for biscuits, cheese boards, and roast pork.
Oriental Rhubarb Jam
Rhubarb jam with Chinese five-spice, crystallized ginger, and a whisper of hot sauce. Tart-sweet preserve with warm spice and gentle heat, perfect on toast or alongside roast pork.
Crockpot Apple Cider
Enjoy making your very own apple cider in the convenience of your home with this simple and easy crockpot recipe.
Best Banana Ginger Bran Muffins
Banana ginger bran muffins with ground and crystallized ginger, oat bran, ripe banana, and a tart lemon glaze. A double-ginger muffin with whole wheat flour and high fiber.
Curried Pumpkin & Ginger Scones
Curried pumpkin and ginger scones with warm curry spice, golden turmeric, and chewy bites of crystallized ginger. A savory-sweet fall bake that lands somewhere between brunch and tea time.
Ginger-Pear Cake
Ginger-pear cake: a low-fat bundt cake with shredded pears, crystallized ginger, and whole wheat flour, topped with a ginger yogurt dollop. A healthier dessert for 12 with a surprisingly tender crumb.
Cranberry & Ginger Christmas Popcorn Balls
Cranberry, ginger white chocolate chips and marshmallows make these delicious mouth-watering popcorn balls that are perfect snacks for Christmas.
Pumpkin Pie Cognac
Pumpkin pie cognac with a silky custard of half-and-half, dark brown sugar, candied ginger, and a generous splash of brandy. The grown-up holiday pie that smells like Thanksgiving in a glass.
Pumpkin Custard with Pecan-Ginger Topping
A lower carb twist on a Thanksgiving tradition. No crust! And a tasty pecan and candied ginger streusel topping.
Apricot Ginger Scones
Apricot ginger scones with chewy dried apricots, sweet-hot crystallized ginger, and bright lemon zest. A buttermilk-based scone with rustic break-apart triangles and layered flavor.
Spiced Cider with Cranberries (crockpot)
Slow cooker spiced cranberry cider, apple cider mulled low with cranberries, orange, and a generous mix of cinnamon, clove, star anise, and candied ginger. A fragrant, hands-off hot drink for fall and holiday gatherings.
Favorite Napa Kimchee
Homemade napa kimchee: salted napa cabbage tossed with garlic, fresh and candied ginger, scallions, carrot and Korean red pepper flakes, then left to ferment into a tangy, spicy Korean staple. Serve as a relish or cook it into soups.
Ginger Peach Jam
Ginger peach jam: ripe summer peaches and crystallized ginger cooked into a glossy preserve with pectin. The classic peach jam with a warm, spicy backbone. Makes 8 jars.
Almond Ginger Biscotti
Almond ginger biscotti with the proper twice-baked crunch, studded with whole almonds, candied ginger and warm cardamom. Crisp, dunkable Italian cookies that keep for weeks in the jar.
Fresh Hawaiian Ginger Banana Bread
Hawaiian flavors of ginger, coconut and banana give this easy quickbread great flavor.
Sunshine Lemon Cooler Cookies
Crisp and tangy little cookies, reminiscent of the ones Sunshine used to make.
Rice Flan Tart with Candied Ginger
The low-calorie rice pudding flan is so delicious by itself that you may want to save the calories and fat in the crust, and serve it without the pastry.
Rice Flan Tart with Candied Ginger
The low-calorie rice pudding flan is so delicious by itself that you may want to save the calories and fat in the crust, and serve it without the pastry.
Marinated Melon & Strawberries
Marinated melon and strawberries in orange juice and brown sugar, topped with a honey-ginger sour cream sauce and fresh mint. A refreshing no-cook summer dessert.
Heavenly Sauce
Heavenly sauce folds egg yolks and powdered sugar into whipped cream with dried figs, toasted almonds, and crystallized ginger. A no-cook dessert topping for ice cream or cake.
Eerie Witch's Brew
Halloween witch's brew punch with cranberry juice, candied ginger, floating grape eyeballs, orange peel worms, and dry ice for a smoking cauldron effect. A spooky crowd-pleaser.
Microwave Apricot-Strawberry Compote
Microwave apricot-strawberry compote in white wine and cranberry juice with crystallized ginger and lemon zest. A no-sugar-added fruit dessert ready in minutes.
Pepper Cake with Pumpkin & Prunes
Spiced pepper cake with pumpkin, prunes, crystallized ginger, and walnuts. Black pepper adds a warm, unexpected bite to this deeply flavored autumn loaf cake.
Cinnamon Peach Soup
Chilled cinnamon peach soup with ripe summer peaches, warm spices, orange juice, and yogurt. A refreshing first course or light dessert that captures peach season in a bowl.
