**Indulge in the Sweet and Savory Delights of Candied Carrot Strips: A Culinary Journey through Taste and Texture**
Embark on a culinary adventure with our delectable candied carrot strips recipe, an extraordinary treat that tantalizes the taste buds and captivates the senses. These caramelized carrot ribbons, adorned with a symphony of spices, are a delightful symphony of flavors, striking a perfect balance between sweet and savory. As you bite into these crispy yet tender strips, a burst of vibrant flavors dances across your palate, leaving you craving more. Explore variations of this classic recipe, including a tantalizingly spicy version infused with chili powder and a uniquely tangy rendition enhanced with lemon zest. Whether served as a standalone snack, an accompaniment to your favorite main course, or an elegant garnish, these candied carrot strips promise an unforgettable culinary experience.
CANDIED CARROT CURLS
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
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.
These candied carrots are easy to make (no curling individual carrot strips involved) and they make a fantastic topping/garnish for carrot muffins, cupcakes, cakes and more. Not only are they a fun and edible decoration, you can even eat them straight up!
Provided by Terri Gilson
Time 2h25m
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Shred carrots with julienne/vegetable peeler.
- In a small saucepan heat water and sugar till the sugar dissolves. Bring to the boil, add the carrots, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and leave to stand for another 5 minutes.
- Remove carrots with a slotted spoon, draining off as much liquid as possible and spread the carrots out on a parchment lined baking sheet.
- Let them dry 24 hours in a cool, dry place OR bake in oven on low (200 degrees F) for 2 hours or until carrots are dried (as in photo) * I let them dry overnight, then put them in the oven for about 20 minutes to dry out completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 27 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 4 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CANDIED CARROTS
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
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
SWEET CANDIED CARROTS
These tender, vibrant carrots have a buttery glaze and a mild sweetness. It's a simple dish, but it sure makes carrots seem special.-P Lauren Fay-Neri, Syracuse, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place carrots in a large saucepan; add 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and set aside. , In the same pan, combine the butter, brown sugar, salt and pepper; cook and stir until butter is melted. Return carrots to the pan; cook and stir over medium heat for 5 minutes or until glazed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 125 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 174mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
CANDIED CARROT STRIPS
Use these colorful carrot strips to decorate our Carrot-Ginger Layer Cake. Martha made this recipe on "Martha Bakes" episode 712.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Yield Decorates one 8-inch layer cake
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Using a mandoline, slice carrots lengthwise into 1/8-inch-thick strips and set aside.
- In a small stockpot, combine 4 cups sugar and 2 cups water. Place over high heat and bring to a boil, brushing the sides of the saucepan with cold water to prevent the sugar from crystallizing. Add carrots and reduce the heat to medium. Cook until carrots are translucent, about 25 minutes.
- In another small stockpot, combine the remaining 3 cups sugar with 1 cup water. Place over high heat, and bring to a boil, brushing the sides of the saucepan with cold water to prevent the sugar from crystallizing. When the sugar has completely dissolved, remove from heat. Use a slotted spoon to transfer candied carrots from the syrup in which they boiled to this new sugar syrup. Let stand until completely cooled; discard the old syrup. Transfer carrots and new sugar syrup to an airtight container and store, refrigerated, up to 3 days.
CANDIED CARROTS
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Cut off all but 1-inch of the carrot tops, leaving a little green. Put the carrots in a large shallow pan, add the oil, and season with salt and pepper. Turn to coat the carrots. Stick them in the oven and bake for 30 minutes, until the carrots are fork-tender.
- In the meantime, melt the butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. Swirl the pan around and cook until the butter begins to become brown and nutty. Squeeze in the juice from the orange halves, add the zest, brown sugar, cumin and cinnamon and continue to cook for 2 minutes or until syrupy.
- Remove the carrots from the oven, drizzle the orange brown butter over the carrots and serve.
ROASTED CANDIED CARROTS
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
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
CANDIED CARROT CURLS
These sweet ribbons are the perfect way to turn carrot cupcakes into edible presents.
Provided by Melissa Roberts
Categories Side Bake Hanukkah Kid-Friendly Carrot Fall Winter Boil Gourmet Fat Free Kidney Friendly Vegan Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher Small Plates
Yield Makes about 15 garnishes
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Peel layers from carrot lengthwise on one side with peeler until you begin to get wide slices. Peel wide strips, reserving them, until you get about 15 (there will be a few extra).
- Bring water and sugar to a boil in a small heavy saucepan, stirring until sugar has dissolved. Add wide carrot strips and simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes. Strain through a sieve into a bowl, discarding syrup. Let stand 15 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 225°F with rack in middle.
- Line a large baking sheet with nonstick liner, then arrange candied carrot slices flat in 1 layer on sheet. Bake until dry but still flexible, about 30 minutes. (Leave oven on.) Wind carrot strips, 1 at a time, around end of handle of a wooden spoon in a loose spiral, then slip off each curl and return, seam sides down, to lined baking sheet.
- Return curls to oven to dry until crisp, 30 to 45 minutes more. Cool completely on baking sheet.
Tips for Making Candied Carrot Strips
- Choose the right carrots. Look for carrots that are small and tender, with no blemishes or bruises.
- Peel the carrots thinly. This will help the carrots to cook evenly and absorb the sugar syrup.
- Cut the carrots into even strips. This will help them to cook evenly and look more appealing.
- Make the sugar syrup ahead of time. This will give it time to cool and thicken.
- Bring the sugar syrup to a boil before adding the carrots. This will help to prevent the carrots from becoming tough.
- Cook the carrots in the sugar syrup over medium heat. This will help to prevent the carrots from burning.
- Stir the carrots occasionally. This will help to ensure that they cook evenly.
- Remove the carrots from the sugar syrup when they are tender. This will prevent them from becoming overcooked and mushy.
- Let the carrots cool on a wire rack. This will help to drain off any excess sugar syrup.
- Store the candied carrot strips in an airtight container at room temperature. They will keep for up to 2 weeks.
Conclusion
Candied carrot strips are a delicious and versatile snack or side dish. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With their sweet and crunchy texture, candied carrot strips are a great way to add a touch of sweetness to your next meal.
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