Best 7 Candied Zucchini Strips Recipes

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Candied zucchini strips are a delicious and versatile treat that can be enjoyed as a snack, side dish, or dessert. Made from fresh zucchini, sugar, and spices, these crispy, golden brown strips are a delightful combination of sweet and savory flavors. Whether you're looking for a unique way to use up your garden-fresh zucchini or simply craving a sweet and crunchy treat, candied zucchini strips are sure to satisfy your cravings.

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CANDIED ZUCCHINI STRIPS



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For a colorful embellishment, place these delicate strips on top of our Zucchini Bundt Cake with Orange Glaze.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield Makes about 30

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 1/2 cups sugar
2 cups water
2 medium zucchini (about 8 ounces each), very thinly sliced lengthwise, preferably on a mandoline

Steps:

  • Bring sugar and water to a boil in a saucepan, stirring until sugar dissolves. Add zucchini. Reduce heat to medium. Simmer, with a round of parchment placed directly on the surface, until zucchini are translucent, 15 to 20 minutes. Let zucchini cool in syrup.
  • Arrange zucchini in a single layer on a wire rack set over a baking sheet. Let dry for 1 hour. Use immediately.

CANDIED ZUCCHINI



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Make and share this Candied Zucchini recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Violet 2

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time P2DT15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

6 medium zucchini, very firm, peeled
2 cups sugar, granulated
3/4 cup water
1 tablespoon lemon juice, strained or 1 tablespoon other flavoring

Steps:

  • .Make syrup by boiling sugar and water together for 5 minutes.
  • Cut zucchini into 1/2" cubes.
  • Drop cubes into boiling syrup and cook over low heat only until barely tender (they will become somewhat translucent).
  • Chill in the syrup overnight.
  • The next day, spread cubes on dryer trays and dry at 135°F for about 8 to 12 hours, until leathery.
  • Store airtight.
  • I know I saw where someone used Kool-Aid to flavor it. Any extract should work, too.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 435, Fat 0.5, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 30.3, Carbohydrate 110.2, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 105.1, Protein 3.6

CANDIED ZUCCHINI



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Yes you read right, candied zucchini. This is a great way to use that zucchini that you didn't notice until it was a foot and a half long.

Provided by muddwife

Categories     Candy

Time 8h25m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 large zucchini
2 cups granulated sugar, plus extra for rolling
3/4 cup water
1 powdered drink mix, any flavor (kool-ade)

Steps:

  • Peel and cut off ends of zucchini. Quarter length wise and remove seeds and soft centers with a spoon. Cut into half inch pieces.
  • Combine 2 cups sugar, water and kool-ade in a medium pot. Cook over high heat until mixture comes to a boil and sugar disolves. Reduce heat to medium low and add zucchini.
  • Simmer until zucchini is tender, 15-20 minutes.
  • Set a strainer over a large bowl and drain zucchini. Allow to drain and cool for 30 minutes. Reserve liquid for making more candy later.
  • Place zucchini pieces in a food dehydrator for about 8 hours or until mostly dry but still slightly sticky (Alternately you could place pieces on a cooling rack over a cookie sheet and put in the oven set to the lowest temperature with the door craked slightly).
  • Roll pieces in granulated sugar and let cool completely.
  • Store in an air tight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160.3, Fat 0.1, Sodium 3.5, Carbohydrate 41, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 40.7, Protein 0.4

ZUCCHINI BUNDT CAKE WITH ORANGE GLAZE RECIPE - (4.6/5)



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Provided by á-10847

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, melted, plus more for pan
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for pan
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon anise seeds
1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom, optional
Coarse salt
2 medium zucchini
3 large eggs
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest, plus 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
Orange glaze
Candied zucchini strips, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Brush a 6-cup Bundt pan with butter, and dust with flour, tapping out excess. Whisk together flour, baking powder, spices, and 1 teaspoon salt. Grate 2 1/2 cups of zucchini on the large holes of a box grater, then squeeze dry in a clean kitchen towel or press in a ricer. Stir together eggs and sugar, then stir in melted butter, zucchini, and orange zest and juice. Stir in flour mixture. Transfer batter to pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour (cake will rise quite a bit over the top of the pan but should not run over). Transfer pan to a wire rack, and let cake cool for 10 minutes. Run a paring knife around edges of cake to loosen, and turn out onto wire rack. Let cool for at least 30 minutes. Brush several layers of orange glaze evenly over cake, and garnish with candied zucchini before serving. Cook's Tip: Unglazed cake can be stored at room temperature, wrapped in plastic wrap, for up to 1 day, or frozen for up to 1 month.

PARMESAN ZUCCHINI STRIPS



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"My friends say these crispy zucchini sticks remind them of a restaurant appetizer," shares Marilyn Hutter of Costa Mesa, California. "Little do they know how simple they are to make. With only four ingredients, they couldn't be easier," she assures.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/4 cup nonfat Parmesan cheese topping
4 small zucchini, quartered lengthwise
1/4 cup egg substitute

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the bread crumbs and cheese topping. Dip zucchini in egg substitute, then in crumb mixture. Place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 450° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and tender.

Nutrition Facts :

ZUCCHINI BUNDT CAKE WITH ORANGE GLAZE



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Just as it does in muffins and breads, shredded zucchini lends moistness to this cake.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes     Bundt Cake Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield Makes one 8-inch cake

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, melted, plus more for pan
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for pan
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon anise seeds
1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom (optional)
Coarse salt
2 medium zucchini (about 8 ounces each)
3 large eggs
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest, plus 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
Orange Glaze
Candied Zucchini Strips, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Brush a 6-cup Bundt pan with butter, and dust with flour, tapping out excess. Whisk together flour, baking powder, spices, and 1 teaspoon salt.
  • Grate zucchini on the large holes of a box grater, then squeeze dry in a clean kitchen towel or press in a ricer. (You will need 2 1/2 cups.)
  • Stir together eggs and sugar, then stir in melted butter, zucchini, and orange zest and juice. Stir in flour mixture. Transfer batter to pan.
  • Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour (cake will rise quite a bit over the top of the pan but should not run over). Transfer pan to a wire rack, and let cake cool for 10 minutes. Run a paring knife around edges of cake to loosen, and turn out onto wire rack. Let cool for at least 30 minutes.
  • Brush several layers of orange glaze evenly over cake, and garnish with candied zucchini before serving.

ZUCCHINI CAKE I



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Very moist cake, similar to carrot cake.

Provided by Suzanne Stull

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 2h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups all-purpose flour
3 cups white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 eggs
1 ½ cups vegetable oil
3 cups grated zucchini
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature
½ cup butter, room temperature
2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
  • In a medium bowl combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, white sugar, and salt. Mix well.
  • In another bowl, beat eggs, vegetable oil, and 1 teaspoon vanilla together. Pour into egg mixture into the flour mixture and mix well. Stir in the shredded zucchini. Pour batter into prepared pans.
  • Bake in preheated oven until a tester inserted into each layer comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Allow cakes to cool in pans for 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack and allow to cool completely.
  • To Make Frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add the confectioner's sugar, a little at a time, and beat until smooth. Stir in 2 teaspoons vanilla. Spread between cake layers and stack to make a 3-layer cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 794.4 calories, Carbohydrate 96.1 g, Cholesterol 102.9 mg, Fat 43.7 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 13.1 g, Sodium 528.9 mg, Sugar 70.5 g

Tips:

  • Choose small to medium-sized zucchini for this recipe, as they will be easier to cut into strips and cook evenly.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut the zucchini into thin, even strips. This will help them cook evenly and prevent them from becoming too soft.
  • Be careful not to overcook the zucchini strips. They should be tender but still have a slight crunch to them.
  • If you are using a candy thermometer, remove the zucchini strips from the syrup when it reaches 230 degrees Fahrenheit (110 degrees Celsius).
  • If you are not using a candy thermometer, test the zucchini strips by dropping a small amount of syrup into a glass of cold water. If the syrup forms a soft ball, the zucchini strips are ready.
  • Allow the zucchini strips to cool completely before storing them in an airtight container.

Conclusion:

Candied zucchini strips are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that can be enjoyed on their own or used as a topping for cakes, ice cream, or yogurt. They are also a great way to use up extra zucchini from your garden. With a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can create a sweet and tangy snack that the whole family will love.

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