Sugar Savvy

Ginger root has long been used in cooking for its spicy hot qualities, but you might be surprised to discover that it also makes a wonderful sweet treat.

For some unknown reason, I have been on a ginger kick recently. I can’t seem to get enough of the spicy smooth root.  Candied ginger, chocolate covered candied ginger, and ginger chews are just a few of my recent obsessions; but my very favorite is a Peanut Butter Ginger Chew made by Chimes.

Chimes Ginger Chews makes three different varieties: Original, Peanut Butter and Peppermint.  I have yet to try the Peppermint flavor, but my current favorite is Peanut Butter.

Peanut Butter Chimes Ginger Chews come in 5 oz bags or 2 oz tins. The candies are individually wrapped, which makes them an easy portable treat.  The candies are also rather diet friendly as each piece is only 16 calories.  The chews are golden brown rectangles lightly coated in a powder to prevent them from sticking to the wrapper.  They are soft and chewy, a bit firmer than the consistency of taffy.

Unlike the Original Ginger Chews which have a tendency to stick to your teeth, the peanut butter keeps these chews pliable. The taste is predominantly peanut butter at first bite, with the warm notes of ginger coming through towards the end.  The delicate balance of the sweet peanut butter and spicy ginger is what makes these candies so addictive.

I purchased mine in the store at Surfas Restaurant Supply, but they are also available online.