105 crystallized ginger recipes

Banana ginger bran muffins with ground and crystallized ginger, oat bran, ripe banana, and a tart lemon glaze. A double-ginger muffin with whole wheat flour and high fiber.

Peach sundae with vanilla ice cream, cling peach halves, a homemade ginger-walnut sauce, and a splash of Southern Comfort. A grown-up dessert in 15 minutes.

Triple-ginger crumb crust made with gingersnap crumbs, crystallized ginger, and ground ginger. A spicy, fragrant pie shell that pairs with frozen or chilled fillings.

Creamy chicken spread loaded with sweet California figs, crunchy nuts, and a zing of crystallized ginger. No cooking needed, just stir and spread for the best sandwich upgrade ever!

This relish is based on a prize-winning English recipe of more than a generation ago. It is less sweet than traditional chutneys; most of its sweetness comes not from sugar, but from apples, dates, and parsnips. I generally use Winesap apples but any well-flavored, crisp eating apple will do.

Homemade ginger liqueur made by steeping crystallized ginger in vodka with sugar syrup for two weeks. Just 3 ingredients for a spicy, warming spirit with real ginger kick.

Fresh peaches poached in a peach wine and sugar syrup with crystallized ginger. Served warm or chilled for an elegant, simple fruit dessert.

Halloween witch's brew punch with cranberry juice, candied ginger, floating grape eyeballs, orange peel worms, and dry ice for a smoking cauldron effect. A spooky crowd-pleaser.

Pork chop and apple casserole pairs seared chops with a bed of Granny Smith apples, sauteed onion, candied ginger, and soft bread crumbs. A cozy autumn one-dish supper baked under a lid until tender.

Even if you don't understand what a Scottish person says, you will understand why this scrumptious cake is bound to be one of your favorites!

Persian peaches recipe with sliced ripe peaches macerated in orange juice and honey, then brightened with finely chopped crystallized ginger for a chilled summer dessert.

Crispy deep-fried dessert wontons with three tropical fillings: coconut-lemon, macadamia-ginger, and banana-honey. Hand-rolled dough twisted like candy wrappers and dusted in powdered sugar.

A no-bake chocolate-coated date log filled with walnuts, candied cherries, and crystallized ginger. Ground dates kneaded into a roll, coated in melted semisweet chocolate, and finished in chopped walnuts. Old-fashioned confection, no oven needed.

Carved honeydew melon basket filled with fresh fruit, stem ginger, orange juice, and nutmeg. A stunning no-cook centerpiece dessert with kiwi, lychees, strawberries, and grapes.

Buttery, paper-thin ginger cookies with a double hit of crystallized and ground ginger folded into brown sugar dough. Crisp, snappy, and warmly spiced, this recipe yields four dozen from scratch.

Chewy ginger pecan cookies with molasses, crystallized ginger pieces, and ground ginger for a triple-ginger punch. Soft centers with crisp edges, topped with a pecan half.