On Thu, 10 Nov 2011 06:16:20 -0800 (PST), John Kuthe
> wrote:

>On Nov 9, 5:33*pm, Dave Smith > wrote:
>...
>> Given that the ginger was 97 cents a pound, and I used three cups of
>> sugar, and ended up with more than a pound of candied ginger, and it
>> costs $16.95 a pound at the bilk store.....
>
>Question: What exactly does one *do* with candied ginger? I'm thinking
>Christmas Candy. I saw a website that says candied ginger goes well
>with many things, even dark chocolate. Could one make a candy out of
>candied ginger, and would it be good?

I use it in a slow cooked rib recipe, and in a pumpkin pancake recipe.
It has a less sharp, but concentrated ginger flavor so if a little
sweetness won't hurt the recipe, candied ginger can be used in place
of ginger.

It is also good for upset stomach-- or a ginger tea.

Jim