Best 2 Candied Zucchini Recipes

Candied zucchini is a delicious and versatile treat that can be enjoyed as a snack, dessert, or even as a side dish. It is a great way to use up extra zucchini from your garden or farmers market. Because zucchini has a mild flavor, it easily absorbs the flavors of the spices and sugar used in the candying process. This results in a sweet and slightly tangy treat that is sure to please everyone. Candied zucchini is also a relatively easy recipe to make and can be prepared in just a few hours.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

CANDIED ZUCCHINI STRIPS

Candied Zucchini Strips image

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

Ingredients

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

Candied Zucchini image

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

Ingredients

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

Tips:

Choose small to medium-sized zucchini for the best flavor and texture.
Using young zucchini that are not bitter is ideal.
Cut the zucchini into uniform slices or strips for even cooking.
Soaking the zucchini in a salt water solution before cooking helps draw out excess moisture and prevent sogginess.
Use a combination of sugar and spices to flavor the candied zucchini, such as cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, or cloves.
Cook the candied zucchini over medium heat to prevent burning.
Stir the candied zucchini occasionally while cooking to ensure even cooking and prevent sticking.
Cook the candied zucchini until it is tender and translucent, but still slightly firm.
Before removing the candied zucchini from the heat, allow it to cool slightly in the syrup to absorb more flavor.
Store the candied zucchini in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

Candied zucchini is a delicious and versatile treat that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. Whether you are looking for a sweet snack, a unique side dish, or a topping for desserts, candied zucchini is sure to please. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this recipe is a great option for home cooks of all skill levels. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy zucchini, give this candied zucchini recipe a try!