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In a small stockpot over medium heat, boil the ginger strips gently in water until tender, 20 to 30 minutes. Drain and return the ginger to the pot. Reduce the heat to low.
Add the sugar and 1⁄4 cup water, mix to combine, and cook, stirring frequently, until there’s almost no liquid left.
While the ginger strips are still hot, shake or roll them in granulated sugar and brown sugar. Separate the strips and lay them out on parchment paper to cool.
Enjoy this spicy-sweet snack immediately or store in an airtight container up to 2 weeks.
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VARIATION TIP: You can slice these candied ginger strips very thin and use them as a garnish for ice cream. You can also use this recipe to make candied orange and lemon peels.
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