Ginger Crunch

Ginger crunch or ginger slice is a classic New Zealand bar that's basically just a delicious shortbread base topped with a smooth ginger icing. They are best enjoyed with a nice hot cup of tea or coffee. The sea salt atop is completely optional. However, I would have topped the icing with some sliced crystallised ginger if I had them.

Base	Ginger Icing
240 g Plain flour 60 g Wholegrain rye flour (or oat flour) 1 tsp Baking powder 2 tsp Ground ginger 190 g Unsalted butter, chopped, softened 50 g Coconut sugar (or brown sugar)	75 g Unsalted butter, chopped 110 g Golden syrup 240 g Powdered sugar, sifted 1 tbsp Ground ginger 1 tsp Sea salt flakes or crystallised ginger, optional

Preheat oven to 180C/350F. Grease a 20cm square baking pan and line the base and sides with baking paper.
Sift flours, baking powder and ginger into a bowl and mix to combine. Place butter and sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment and beat until thick and pale. Fold in the flour mixture until well combined. Press mixture firmly into prepared pan and prick all over with a fork. Bake for 25-30 minutes until light golden.
When the base is nearly cooked, make the topping by heating together butter and golden syrup in a medium saucepan until melted and starting to bubble. Stir in icing sugar and ground ginger to combine evenly and spread mixture over cooked base while still hot.
Set aside to cool at room temperature for 1 hour or until set. Sprinkle the sea salt on top or stud with pieces of crystallised ginger.
Using a hot knife, cut slice into 16 squares to serve. Store the remaining in a sealed container in a cool place for up to a week.

28 comments:

Tom 21/11/23 13:18: ...what an interesting, crunchy treat.
Lola Martínez 21/11/23 13:49: Desde que lo he visto estoy salivando, que bocado más rico, por favor!
Marcepanowy Kącik 21/11/23 14:23: Bardzo ciekawe batoniki
MELODY JACOB 21/11/23 14:42: I will make it and share with you. I really want to try it.
Kathy G 21/11/23 15:38: This would be a nice addition to a plate of cookies.
Granny Sue 21/11/23 15:42: I have got to try this! I love ginger, and I think I have everything on hand.
Federica Simoni 21/11/23 17:08: che meraviglia queste barrette!!
Pam 21/11/23 18:09: I have a feeling these little beauties could be addictive.
DEZMOND 21/11/23 20:16: Cannot stand ginger but it does look lovely and chewy! Lovely photos too.
Bill 21/11/23 20:17: Looks delicious, a wonderful treat.
COCINA Y REPOSTERÍA DE ANTAÑO 21/11/23 20:27: Qué cosa tan rica, Angie. Te han quedado deliciosos!
Daniela 21/11/23 20:54: Che meraviglia! Queste barrette devono essere deliziose :)
roentare 21/11/23 20:59: This would be a nice snack to have in evenings
Anne in the kitchen 21/11/23 21:28: I love ginger and think this will make a lovely addition to our holiday goodies
Ben | Havocinthekitchen 21/11/23 23:48: Oh these bars look insanely delicious and addictive. I've only had something similar with a caramel layer, but this ginger icing is a wonderful seasonal option!
Cooking Julia 21/11/23 23:51: This treat is very original, I would love to taste it.
Brian's Home Blog 22/11/23 00:38: Yum! I'd like a tray to go please!
Christine 22/11/23 02:37: Perfect seasonal treat
citu 22/11/23 03:20: Uy me dio hambre. Gracias por la receta. Te mando un beso.
Margaret D 22/11/23 06:00: Gish they do look ever so nice.
eileeninmd 22/11/23 11:18: Looks like a yummy treat! Thanks for sharing! Take care, have a great day!
Carol @Comfort Spring Station 22/11/23 14:06: It looks like a treat to pop in my mouth - yum!
My name is Erika. 22/11/23 15:00: I haven't heard of these but they sure look delicious, and festive for the holidays too. Have a great rest of your week Angie. hugs-Erika
Sherry's Pickings 23/11/23 05:37: this looks fab angie. i love a bit sea salt on sweets! and ginger.
Veronica Lee 23/11/23 05:53: Ooo, I love ginger anything!
And these look delightful 😋

Happy Thanksgiving, Angie!
Raymund 23/11/23 22:07: I can imagine enjoying these ginger slices with a hot cup of tea or coffee, making it a perfect treat for a cozy afternoon. Thank you for sharing this delightful recipe!
P-and-P 26/11/23 16:07: I haven't heard of this cake before, but it looks delicious. :)
Anonymous 29/11/23 10:59: I have never made any kind of slice from Australia or New Zealand, though I have lots of recipes that I have collected from friends down under. I have to say this is the most alluring of all the recipes, and I look forward to trying it at the holidays. Thanks, David (C & L)