On 30/03/2012 7:41 AM, jmcquown wrote:

> It's not powdered sugar, it's granulated sugar. And boiling the pieces
> of ginger in simple syrup cuts down some of the spiciness. It's a nice
> addition to some recipes. I have a marinade recipe that calls for it. A
> jar of candied (aka crystallized) ginger at the grocery store is
> outrageously expensive.
>


True that. It is ridiculously expensive....prohibitively. Even at the
Bulk Barn it sells for $16.95/lb. I get 2 pounds or more, a couple cups
of sugar, a few minutes work and the time it takes to boil.... about 3
hours total and get a couple pounds of it for under $3.