Recipes Courses Appetizers and Snacks Crystallized Ginger By Cathy Wong Cathy Wong Facebook Twitter Cathy Wong is a nutritionist and wellness expert. Her work is regularly featured in media such as First For Women, Woman's World, and Natural Health. Learn about our editorial process Updated on August 05, 2021 Print Westend61 / Getty Images (161 ratings) Total Time: 35 min Prep Time: 35 min Cook Time: 0 min Servings: 16 (1 tablespoon each) Nutrition Highlights (per serving) 53 calories 0g fat 14g carbs 0g protein Show Nutrition Label Hide Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings: 16 (1 tablespoon each) Amount per serving Calories 53 % Daily Value* Total Fat 0g 0% Saturated Fat 0g 0% Cholesterol 0mg 0% Sodium 1mg 0% Total Carbohydrate 14g 5% Dietary Fiber 0g 0% Total Sugars 13g Includes 12g Added Sugars 24% Protein 0g Vitamin D 0mcg 0% Calcium 1mg 0% Iron 0mg 0% Potassium 25mg 1% *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calorie a day is used for general nutrition advice. In alternative medicine, ginger is sometimes used as a home remedy for nausea and motion sickness. Research suggests that ginger is a safe, effective, and inexpensive treatment for mild nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. Studies regarding the use of ginger for motion sickness and to relieve motion sickness have yielded mixed results. This is an easy recipe for crystallized ginger that can be tweaked to fit your dietary needs. You can pack some ginger pieces in an airtight sandwich bag and carry them around with you. Ingredients 1 cup ginger (peeled, thinly sliced) 3 cups water 1 cup sugar 2 tbsp sugar Preparation In a covered saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add the ginger pieces and sugar and cover. Reduce the heat and allow it to simmer for five minutes. Remove from heat and allow it to sit for 20 minutes. Preheat the oven to 200F. Strain ginger slices and place 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 Variations and Substitutions If you do not want to use sugar in this recipe, boil the ginger in water without adding the sugar. Instead of tossing the cooled ginger in sugar to lightly coat it, sprinkle stevia or another sugar alternative over the ginger pieces to taste. You can also omit the final step and use the ginger without any sugar coating. Cooking and Serving Tips Retain the leftover ginger water and use it to make ginger ale. You can store the crystallized ginger in an airtight container for up to two months. Rate this Recipe You've already rated this recipe. Thanks for your rating! Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Get simple, delicious recipes to help you eat well without feeling deprived. Sign Up You're in! Thank you, {{form.email}}, for signing up. There was an error. Please try again. What are your concerns? Other Inaccurate Hard to Understand Submit Article Sources Verywell Fit uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read our editorial process to learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy. Lete I, Allué J. The effectiveness of ginger in the prevention of nausea and vomiting during pregnancy and chemotherapy. Integr Med Insights. 2016;11:11-17. Published 2016 Mar 31. doi:10.4137/IMI.S36273 Ginger. NIH National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health. Updated December 2020