Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Pour the sugar, corn syrup, and butter into a medium saucepan over medium heat and stir constantly until the mixture reaches a gentle boil, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add the minced fresh ginger and salt, stirring well, and continue cooking for 2 minutes to infuse the ginger flavor.
- Let the mixture boil without stirring for 8 to 12 minutes, or until it reaches 300°F on a candy thermometer (hard-crack stage).
- Remove the pan from heat and quickly stir in the vanilla extract.
- Add the baking soda all at once and stir vigorously for 30 seconds until the mixture foams and puffs up.
- Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on all sides.
- Pour the hot candy mixture into the prepared pan and spread it evenly to about 1/2 inch thickness using a buttered spatula or wooden spoon.
- Allow the candy to cool at room temperature for 15 to 20 minutes until firm enough to handle but still warm, then use a sharp knife to cut into 24 pieces.
- While the pieces are still slightly warm, toss them in the cinnamon-sugar coating until all sides are evenly coated.
Notes
Store the ginger chews in an airtight container with parchment paper between layers to prevent sticking. They last up to 3 weeks at room temperature or up to 2 months in the freezer.
