Best 9 Candied Carrot Coins Recipes

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Are you looking for a unique and delicious way to enjoy carrots? Candied carrot coins are a sweet and colorful treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. In this article, we will provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to make candied carrot coins, along with some tips on how to store and serve them. So, gather your ingredients and let's get started!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CONTEST-WINNING GLAZED CARROT COINS



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These glossy carrots, flavored with orange juice, cinnamon and ginger, are pretty enough for a special meal. To save time, you could substitute two 15-ounce cans of carrots for the fresh ones. -Helen Bethel, Maysville, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons orange juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
6 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch slices

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar, orange juice, salt, ginger and cinnamon. Add the carrots; cover and cook for 20-25 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 217mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CANDIED CARROT COINS



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These will be sweet and chewy when done and are the perfect decorations for carrot cake.

Provided by Claire Saffitz

Categories     Bon Appétit     Candy     Carrot     Dessert     Fat Free     Kidney Friendly     Vegan     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes about 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 2

2 medium carrots, scrubbed, very thinly sliced on a mandoline
2 tablespoons sugar, plus more

Steps:

  • Bring carrots, 2 Tbsp. sugar, and 1/4 cup water to a simmer in a medium skillet over medium-low heat, stirring to separate carrots. Cook until carrots are soft, about 5 minutes. Increase heat to medium and cook, stirring, until liquid is reduced to a thick syrup (if syrup starts to color, reduce heat). Add several generous pinches of sugar, tossing constantly, then cook, tossing, until carrots are coated. Spread out on a parchment-lined baking sheet and let cool.
  • Separate carrots with your fingers and toss each piece in more sugar to coat.
  • Do Ahead
  • Carrots can be made 1 day ahead. Store tightly wrapped at room temperature. Toss in sugar before using.

ROASTED CANDIED CARROTS



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Enjoy these tasty roasted carrots - perfect for side dish.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup honey
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 bag (2 lb) fresh carrots, cut into 2 1/2-inch pieces

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450°F. Place 15x10x1-inch pan in oven 10 minutes to preheat. Meanwhile, in large bowl, mix all ingredients except carrots until blended. Add carrots; toss to coat.
  • Spray hot pan with cooking spray. Place carrots in single layer in pan.
  • Roast uncovered 30 minutes, stirring once, until golden brown. Immediately remove carrots from pan.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

CANDY CARROT COINS



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Tossed with a brown sugar and butter glaze, these carrots taste slightly sweet and look perfectly shiny.

Provided by looneytunesfan

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 lb carrot
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon water

Steps:

  • Peel the carrots, then slice each one into rounds.
  • Place the carrot coins in a microwave-safe bowl, cover them with water, and cover the bowl with plastic wrap.
  • Microwave for 6 to 7 minutes or until the carrots are tender but not mushy. Drain the water and set the carrots aside.
  • In a small frying pan, melt the butter, stir in the brown sugar and water, and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add the carrot coins and toss to coat with the brown sugar mixture. Cook on low for 3 to 4 minutes or until the carrots are thoroughly glazed.

GLAZED CARROT COINS



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These glossy carrots, flavored with orange juice, cinnamon and ginger, are pretty enough for a special meal. To save time, you could substitute two 15-ounce cans of carrots for the fresh ones.

Provided by looneytunesfan

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons orange juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
6 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch slices

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar, orange juice, salt, ginger and cinnamon. Add the carrots; cover and cook for 20-25 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118.6, Fat 6, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 261.2, Carbohydrate 16.5, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 11.7, Protein 1

GLAZED CARROT COINS



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When I pull fresh carrots from the garden, my mouth waters just thinking about how this simple recipe enhances their flavor with brown sugar and a hint of lemon. -Pat Habiger, Spearville, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

12 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, cook carrots in a small amount of water until crisp-tender; drain. Remove and keep warm. In the same pan, heat brown sugar and butter until bubbly. Stir in lemon zest. Return carrots to pan; cook and stir over low heat for 10-15 minutes or until glazed. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 108mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

GINGERY PICKLED CARROT COINS



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Fresh carrot coins are pickled in a sweet and sour blend with sliced ginger in this recipe that's great served as a side or condiment.

Provided by Marisa McClellan

Time 45m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups cider vinegar
2 cups water
¼ cup honey
2 tablespoons pickling salt
1 (2 inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and sliced
2 pounds carrots, cut diagonally into 1/2-inch slices

Steps:

  • Submerge 3 pint jars on a rack in a large pot of water. Cover and bring to a rolling boil, then reduce heat to low to keep jars warm until ready to fill.
  • Combine vinegar, water, honey, and pickling salt in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
  • Working with one jar at a time, remove empty jars from canning pot and add 1/3 of the ginger to each. Pack carrots into jars, leaving 1/2 inch for headspace.
  • Slowly pour hot brine over carrots, leaving 1/2 inch for headspace. Use a clean wooden chopstick to work air bubbles out of jars. Slip in additional carrots if space allows; check headspace again and add more brine if necessary to bring to 1/2 inch from top.
  • Wipe jar rims, apply lids and bands (not too tightly), and return jars to canning pot. Cover pot and return water to a rolling boil. Process for 10 minutes. Turn off heat, remove pot lid, and let jars stand in the cooling water 5 minutes to help ensure a good vacuum seal.
  • Move jars to a folded kitchen towel or wooden cutting board to cool completely before checking seals. Any unsealed jars should be refrigerated and eaten promptly. Store sealed jars in a cool, dark place. Sealed jars are shelf-stable at least 1 year.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 30.8 calories, Carbohydrate 6.8 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 0.4 g, Sodium 609.3 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

GLAZED CARROT COINS



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When I pull fresh carrots from the garden, my mouth waters just thinking about how this simple recipe enhances their flavor with brown sugar and a hint of lemon. --Pat Habiger, Spearville, Kansas

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

12 medium (blank)s medium carrots, cut into 1 inch pieces
½ cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, cook carrots in a small amount of water until crisp-tender; drain. Remove and keep warm. In the same pan, heat brown sugar and butter until bubbly. Stir in lemon peel. Return carrots to pan; cook and stir over low heat for 10-15 minutes or until glazed. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171.5 calories, Carbohydrate 29.9 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 6 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 130.3 mg, Sugar 23.6 g

CANDIED CARROT CURLS



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These edible ribbons of candied carrots add a touch of whimsy to this stunning carrot layer cake. The secret to the 'spring' in their step is an everyday kitchen utensil: a wooden spoon! While the carrot strips are still warm from being candied in the oven, wrap them around the spoon handle to create perky spiralized toppers for cakes and cupcakes.

Provided by Greg Lofts

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Time 2h35m

Yield Enough to decorate one 8-inch cake

Number Of Ingredients 2

3 large orange or yellow carrots (or a combination), peeled
3/4 cup granulated sugar

Steps:

  • Peel carrots into thin strips. In a saucepan, bring sugar and 3/4 cup water to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Stir in carrots; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until very soft, about 20 minutes. Let cool in syrup 10 minutes. Drain.
  • Preheat oven to 225°F. Arrange strips in a single layer on a wire rack set inside a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until tacky but no longer wet, 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Working quickly, spiral carrots around the handle of a wooden spoon (or your finger), and sprinkle with sugar to coat. (If strips harden before you curl them, bake for a few minutes to re-soften.) Let stand on a wire rack until crisp and dry, about 1 hour.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, tender carrots of similar size for even cooking.
  • Peel the carrots thinly to maintain their shape and prevent them from breaking.
  • Use a sharp knife or mandoline slicer to cut the carrots into uniform coins.
  • Blanch the carrot coins in boiling water for a few minutes to soften them slightly and retain their color.
  • Prepare the sugar syrup by dissolving sugar in water over medium heat, stirring continuously to prevent crystallization.
  • Once the sugar syrup reaches the desired consistency, add the carrot coins and cook until they become translucent and tender.
  • Flavor the candied carrot coins with spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, or ginger for a warm and aromatic taste.
  • Add citrus zest or juice to the sugar syrup for a refreshing and tangy flavor.
  • For a colorful twist, consider using different colored carrots or adding food coloring to the sugar syrup.
  • Store the candied carrot coins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or in the refrigerator for longer shelf life.

Conclusion:

Candied carrot coins are a delightful and versatile treat that can be enjoyed on their own, incorporated into desserts, or used as a colorful garnish. With their vibrant hue and sweet, slightly chewy texture, these candied carrots add a touch of elegance and charm to any occasion. Whether you prefer traditional candied carrots or experiment with different flavors and spices, this recipe provides a simple and effective method for creating this classic candy. So, gather your ingredients, follow the steps, and indulge in the delightful experience of homemade candied carrot coins.

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