My husband has been asking me to make this recipe for so long its become a bit of a standing joke. So some 10 years later I decided I had better make it! This is an absolute kiwi classic and so very simple to make which is even better 😀 So here is my version of a Ginger Crunch Slice!
Ginger is one of those flavours you either LOVE or cannot stand, I fall into the latter category for the most part but even I will admit this slice is lovely.
Most New Zealanders will remember making this recipe out of the Edmonds cook book when they were young, this recipe varies slightly in that it is a little more gingery and buttery so you get a lovely intense flavour hit!
The size of the slice tin you use matters in this recipe, if you like your slices thin like the one shown here then use a slightly larger pan (28 x 22) or for a thicker slice use a 25 x 20 pan, and both the slice and the icing will be chunkier!
Without any further fuss here is the recipe! I hope you enjoy it, be sure to comment below to let me know what you think!
Ginger Crunch
Ingredients
- ~Base~~
- 175 grams Butter
- 3/4 Cup White Granulated Sugar (150 grams)
- 1 1/4 Cup Plain White Flour (160 grams)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Ground Ginger
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Baking Powder
- ~~Icing~~
- 100 grams Butter
- 1 Cup Icing Sugar
- 2 Tablespoon Golden Syrup
- 4 teaspoons Ground Ginger
Instructions
I hope you enjoy this lovely simple recipe as much as the rest of New Zealand does! What is your favourite ginger recipe, give me inspiration to try more!
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Happy Baking! Anna 🙂
Sandra Beckett says
My grandmother (in Australia) made this in the 1950s (smaller quantities though). She called in Ginger Squares and I still make it today. Will try your larger quantity recipe as Granny’s slice never lasted too long at all!
Michelle Macdonald! says
Yes to both your reasons! Ha ha! Fully incorporated, and bench cooling!
Maybe I’m just special! I’ll keep working on it tho bc I love it! ?
justamumnz says
Fingers crossed you can nail it!
Michelle macdonald says
Delish!!! But … my icing always separates – and the butter runs round the top! Why is this , what am I doing wrong!?
justamumnz says
Sorry to hear that, a few reasons. It does need to be completely incorporated before pouring over the base and the other could be a sudden change in temp, do you set it on the bench or fridge? Ideally you should cool it on the bench.
Jess says
I have ginger in a jar and powdered ginger, what one would you recommend for this recipe?
justamumnz says
Powdered ginger is what I use
Danica says
I love your recipes, have made your afghan bikkies, and now have this in the oven now. Smells divine 🙂 brings us a piece of home being kiwis living in the states.. everything I bake I search you on google first.. Cant wait to try more of your recipes 🙂
justamumnz says
Thank you so much for your kind words Danica! So glad your enjoying the recipes. ?
Paddy says
Love the recipes. Going away for weekend so I will be baking beforehand
justamumnz says
Great! Enjoy your weekend away ?
Davina Harding says
The best ginger crunch recipe ever!! The kids and I made this after school today, not much left for their lunch boxes. Oh well we will have to make some more. Thanks so much.
justamumnz says
Great!!! I’m so pleased you all enjoyed it. Think of this one as the test so now make the ‘real’ batch ?
Joy says
Pleased to see this old favourite recipe again
Tricia says
Looks great, will give it a go
justamumnz says
Let me know how it goes ?
trish says
Sounds amazing, a must try. Thanks for sharing.
justamumnz says
You are welcome, thanks for stopping by ?
Sandra Hughes says
One of my sons,( who is now 40) favourite slices made this for him as part of a mix of his favourite childhood cakes and biscuits. Brought a tin and just put parcels of each of his favs in it. Alas they are all ones that you have on your site so we must of used the same cookbooks. I’m originally from NZ and a lot of these are Edmonds recipes. LOVE YOUR SITE brings back many happy memories
justamumnz says
Thank you Sandra, I love the classic kiwi recipes! 😀
Liz says
Kiwi classics are the best