Candied Zucchini (Mock Crystallized Ginger)

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  • Number of Servings: 11
Ingredients
8 oz peeled, chopped zucchini1 ½ cups sugar1 ½ tbsp ground ginger
Directions
Place zucchini in a deep pot and add the sugar.
Cover and let stand at room temperature at least 4 hours to macerate.
Bring to a simmer, add the ginger and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes.
Uncover and bring to a boil. Cook until syrup is caramel-coloured and thick, about 30-40 minutes.
While still hot, ladle into a clean jar and store in the fridge.

Serving Size: makes 11 tbsp

Number of Servings: 11

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JO_JO_BA.

Servings Per Recipe: 11
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 110.2
  • Total Fat: 0.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 0.8 mg
  • Total Carbs: 28.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.4 g
  • Protein: 0.2 g

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