On 3/30/2012 10:59 AM, Dave Smith wrote:
> 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.

I'm lucky, I get it for $6/lb and a couple dollars worth keeps me happy
for a week or two.

nancy