It’s a pantry staple.

The powdered ginger I had always put in baking recipes suddenly seemed so basic.

I bakedcrystallized ginger in scones, and everyones eyes lit up as they chewed.

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Its made by boiling sliced or cubed ginger root to make it tender and less peppery.

Finally, the sugar-coated ginger is dried.

The resulting crystallized ginger stays moist and delicious as long as you keep it in an airtight container.

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