Best 9 Candied Carrot Coins Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our collection of candied carrot coin recipes. These vibrant orange treats are not only visually appealing but also a harmonious blend of flavors and textures. Savor the delicate sweetness of carrots, perfectly balanced by a touch of tanginess and a hint of spice.

Our recipes offer a range of options to cater to diverse preferences and skill levels. Whether you're a seasoned baker looking for an elegant dessert or a home cook seeking a fun and easy snack, we have you covered. From classic candied carrot coins glazed in a luscious sugar syrup to innovative variations infused with herbs, spices, and citrus zest, our recipes promise a taste sensation that will tantalize your taste buds.

Explore the simplicity of our basic candied carrot coin recipe, where sliced carrots are transformed into translucent gems with a delightful crunch. For those seeking a touch of sophistication, try our gourmet candied carrot coins, featuring a delicate coating of orange zest and a hint of cinnamon.

Adventurous cooks will delight in our unique savory candied carrot coin recipes. Infused with herbs like rosemary and thyme, or the tangy zest of lemon and ginger, these savory treats are perfect for adding a pop of flavor to salads, charcuterie boards, and even cocktails.

Our collection also includes a delightful recipe for candied carrot coins with a chocolate twist. This irresistible combination of sweet and savory is sure to be a hit at parties and gatherings.

So, embark on this culinary adventure and discover the versatility of candied carrot coins. With our carefully curated recipes, you'll be able to create delicious treats that are both visually stunning and bursting with flavor.

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

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.

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 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.

CANDIED CARROTS



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My family's favorite vegetable. They are great for the holidays, too!

Provided by Denyse

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Carrots

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound carrots, cut into 2 inch pieces
2 tablespoons butter, diced
¼ cup packed brown sugar
1 pinch salt
1 pinch ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place carrots in a pot of salted water. Bring water to a boil, reduce heat to a high simmer and cook about 20 to 30 minutes. Do not cook the carrots to a mushy stage!
  • Drain the carrots, reduce the heat to its lowest possible setting and return the carrots to the pan. Stir in butter, brown sugar, salt and pepper. Cook for about 3 to 5 minutes, until sugar is bubbly. Serve hot!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150.3 calories, Carbohydrate 24.5 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 6 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 123.2 mg, Sugar 18.7 g

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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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.

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

CANDIED CARROTS



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When I was a girl, Mother made carrots taste more like candy than a vegetable with this recipe. She'd serve them, garnished with parsley, in a pretty bowl. They looked too good to eat - but that didn't stop us! -Helen Vail, Glenside, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1-1/2 cups water
2 pounds carrots, sliced 1/2 inch thick
2 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground ginger
6 tablespoons honey
4 teaspoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Bring water to a boil in a large skillet; add carrots, cinnamon sticks, cumin and ginger. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Add honey and lemon juice. Bring to a boil. Boil, uncovered, for 4 minutes or until the liquid evaporates and the carrots are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 56mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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

Tips:

  • Choose firm, fresh carrots for even cooking and a crisp texture.
  • If you don't have a mandoline, you can use a sharp knife to cut the carrots into thin slices.
  • Make sure the sugar syrup is boiling before adding the carrots. This will help to prevent the carrots from becoming tough.
  • Stir the carrots occasionally while they are cooking in the syrup. This will help to ensure that they cook evenly.
  • Remove the carrots from the syrup when they are translucent and slightly tender. Overcooking will make them mushy.
  • Drain the carrots on a wire rack before coating them in sugar. This will help to prevent the sugar from clumping.
  • Store the candied carrots in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

Candied carrot coins are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for snacking, adding to salads, or using as a garnish for desserts. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a batch of candied carrots that will be sure to impress your friends and family. Give this recipe a try and let us know how you like it in the comments.

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