Soothing Ginger Hard Candy Recipe
Prep Time:
1 hour, 20 minutes
Cook Time:
20 minutes
Servings:
95 candies
Ingredients
  • 1 (3-inch) piece fresh ginger
  • ¾ cup honey
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
Directions
  1. Use a sharp knife to cut ginger into ½-inch thick slices.
  2. Transfer ginger slices to a small pot along with honey, water, and cinnamon stick.
  3. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
  4. Turn off heat, cover, and set aside to infuse for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Place candy molds onto a parchment-lined baking sheet; set aside.
  6. Strain ginger mixture into a bowl to remove solids.
  7. Return liquid to pot and stir in sugar.
  8. Place a candy thermometer into the pot and simmer the mixture until it reaches 260 F.
  9. Add salt and lemon oil if using, and continue cooking until mixture reaches just under 300 F.
  10. Remove from heat and stir gently with a heat-proof spatula until the bubbles settle.
  11. Pour into candy molds, using a spatula to spread evenly into molds as needed.
  12. Set aside at room temperature for at least 30 minutes or until candies are set.
  13. Unmold the candies.
  14. Store in an airtight container or wrap each candy in parchment paper before storing.