Candied Zucchini (Mock Crystallized Ginger)
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Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 11
- 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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Introduction
AKA mock candied ginger, this vintage recipe simmers zucchini and ground ginger in sugar for hours until thick, syrupy and translucent, then infuses in the jar overnight. The taste is just like crystallized ginger from the gourmet shop! AKA mock candied ginger, this vintage recipe simmers zucchini and ground ginger in sugar for hours until thick, syrupy and translucent, then infuses in the jar overnight. The taste is just like crystallized ginger from the gourmet shop!Number of Servings: 11
Ingredients
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8 oz peeled, chopped zucchini
1 ½ cups sugar
1 ½ tbsp ground ginger
Tips
NI includes all the syrup, although you won't eat it all.
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.
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.