Best 9 Candied Corn Medley Recipes

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Welcome to the realm of sweet and crunchy delights, where candied corn takes center stage! Prepare to embark on a culinary journey through three tantalizing recipes that showcase the versatility of this iconic candy. From the classic Candied Corn Medley, a delightful blend of sweet and chewy textures, to the Candied Corn Crunch, a symphony of crispy and crunchy sensations, and the Candied Corn Popcorn, a playful twist on a timeless snack, these recipes promise a burst of flavor in every bite. Get ready to indulge your sweet tooth and experience the magic of candied corn like never before!

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

GRILLED CORN MEDLEY



Grilled Corn Medley image

Who knew a store-bought dressing could add so much flavor? This medley tastes delightful with garden-fresh veggies. Feel free to sub in your favorites and let the grill and the dressing do the rest! -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 medium ears sweet corn, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium zucchini, sliced
20 small fresh mushrooms
1/4 cup creamy Caesar salad dressing
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine all ingredients; toss to coat. Transfer to a disposable foil pan. Grill, covered, over medium-hot heat for 5 minutes; stir. Grill 3-5 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts :

CRUNCHY CORN MEDLEY



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This recipe came from my husband's aunt, who's an excellent cook, friend and mentor. It's crunchy, colorful and combined with a light tasty dressing. I've shared it with friends and relatives, who think it's a great addition to their recipe collection. -Meredith Cecil, Plattsburg, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups frozen peas, thawed
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
2 cans (7 ounces each) white or shoepeg corn, drained
1 can (8 ounces) water chestnuts, drained and chopped
1 jar (4 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
8 green onions, thinly sliced
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1/2 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. In a small bowl, combine vinegar, sugar, oil, salt and pepper; whisk until sugar is dissolved. Pour over corn mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours. Stir just before serving; serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 516mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

FRESH CORN MEDLEY



Fresh Corn Medley image

Your family will be sweet on this summery side dish that combines corn "off" the cob with green pepper, bacon, cheddar cheese and honey. It's just as delightful with frozen corn. -Susan Paden Mexico, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 45m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
3 tablespoons butter
4 cups fresh corn (about 9 ears of corn)
1/4 cup hot water
1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute green pepper and onion in butter until tender. Add the corn, water, pimientos, honey, salt and pepper., Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until corn is tender. Sprinkle with cheese and bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 711mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

CANDY CORN



Candy Corn image

Food Network's chewy homemade candy corn is so much better than the store-bought stuff.

Provided by Alton Brown

Time 1h10m

Yield 60 to 80 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 1/2 ounces powdered sugar, approximately 1 1/4 cups
1/2-ounce nonfat dry milk, approximately 6 1/2 teaspoons
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
3 1/2 ounces granulated sugar, approximately 1/2 cup
3 3/4 ounces light corn syrup, approximately 1/3 cup
2 1/2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 to 3 drops yellow and orange gel paste food coloring

Steps:

  • Combine the powdered sugar, dry milk and salt in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse 4 to 5 times until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Set aside. Combine the sugar, corn syrup and water in a 2-quart pot. Put over medium heat, cover and cook for 4 minutes. Add the butter, clip on a candy thermometer, and bring the mixture to 230 degrees F, about 1 to 2 minutes. When the sugar syrup reaches 230 degrees F, take the pot off the heat and remove the thermometer. Add the vanilla and the dry mixture, stirring continuously with a silicone spatula until well combined. Pour onto a half sheet pan lined with a silicone baking mat. Cool until the mixture is cool enough to handle, about 10 to 15 minutes. Divide the dough into 3 equal pieces. Add 2 drops of yellow food coloring to 1 piece and knead the dough until the color is consistent throughout. Add 2 drops of orange to the second piece, and knead until the color is consistent throughout. Leave the third piece white. Roll each piece of dough into a strand, about 18-inches long. Cut each strand in half. Roll 1 of the white pieces into a strand that is about 1/2-inch thick and about 22-inches long. Repeat with a yellow piece and orange piece. Lay the strands side by side and press them together using your fingers. Cut the strand into 4-inch pieces. Lay the strands, 1 at a time, onto the silicone mat and press into a wedge shape, like a triangle. Use a wire butter slicer to cut the candies into pieces. If you don't have a wire butter slicer, use a knife, metal bench scraper or pizza cutter to slice the dough into small pieces. Repeat the procedure with remaining dough. Lay the finished pieces on a piece of parchment or waxed paper to dry for 1 hour. Store in an airtight container with parchment paper between each layer.

GREEN BEAN & CORN MEDLEY



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A bright, colorful side option, this quick dish makes any entree look good. Make it with fresh veggies in the summer or as is with frozen in the winter months; either way, it's a winner! -Kimberly Stine, Milford, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups frozen cut green beans, thawed
1 package (10 ounces) frozen corn, thawed
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon canola oil
1-1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute beans and corn in butter and oil until tender. Stir in the thyme, salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 298mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

SPICY CORN MEDLEY



Spicy Corn Medley image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ears fresh corn
1 red pepper
1 orange pepper
2 jalapeno pepper
1 large onion
3 tablespoons butter
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon sugar
Freshly chopped tarragon leaves, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat grill over medium-high heat.
  • Quick hit corn on grill to get a bit of color. Strip kernels off cob.
  • Fine dice the peppers and onion. Place the butter into a saute pan over medium-high heat. Once melted, cook the peppers and onions until tender. Add sugar, salt and pepper, to taste. Add corn. Add tarragon at end.

COLORFUL VEGETABLE MEDLEY SIDE DISH



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With its red pepper slices and green broccoli florets, this merry medley will brighten any holiday table. Sara Lindler of Irmo, South Carolina uses mild seasonings to let the variety of veggie flavors shine through.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon plus 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
2 medium carrots thinly sliced
1 large onion, sliced and quartered
1 cup sliced celery
2 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
1 medium sweet red pepper, thinly sliced
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
2 cups thinly sliced cabbage

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, heat bouillon and water for 1 minute; stir well. Stir in the salt, garlic powder, pepper and 1 teaspoon oil., In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry the broccoli, carrots, onion and celery in remaining oil for 2-3 minutes. Add the bouillon mixture; cook and stir for 3 minutes. Add zucchini and red pepper; stir-fry for 3 minutes. Add mushrooms and cabbage; stir-fry 1-2 minutes longer or until crisp-tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 473mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CANDIED CORN



Candied Corn image

This is a great corn recipe for those with a sweet tooth. Goes great with some kind of potato side dish, I usually make mashed potatoes with this.

Provided by THELALA

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Corn

Time 37m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn, with liquid
¼ cup white sugar

Steps:

  • Pour the corn and liquid into a medium saucepan, and stir in sugar. Bring to a boil, then cook over medium heat so that the mixture is only simmering, not boiling. Simmer, stirring often, until the liquid has dried up, and corn is coated, about 20 to 30 minutes. Be patient and don't let it get too hot, or the corn will have a harder texture. Serve this right away and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134.8 calories, Carbohydrate 32.6 g, Fat 1 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 318.1 mg, Sugar 15.7 g

CORN AND RICE MEDLEY



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Very nice with crab cakes, or chicken. basmati rice is best for this recipe.

Provided by Retta

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons butter, divided
1 cup Basmati rice
2 cups water
2 cups fresh corn kernels
3 large shallots, sliced thinly
½ teaspoon white sugar
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves

Steps:

  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the rice, add the water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 16 to 18 minutes, or until water is absorbed and rice is tender.
  • Meanwhile, melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in corn, shallots, sugar, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 4 to 6 minutes, or until tender.
  • In a serving bowl combine cooked rice, corn mixture and mint.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262.9 calories, Carbohydrate 50.4 g, Cholesterol 12.2 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 36.3 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, high-quality corn. Look for ears with tight husks and plump kernels.
  • Soak the corn in cold water for at least 30 minutes before cooking. This will help to prevent the kernels from drying out.
  • Cook the corn in a large pot of boiling water for 5-7 minutes, or until the kernels are tender.
  • Drain the corn and let it cool slightly before cutting the kernels off the cob.
  • For the candied corn, use a heavy-bottomed saucepan to prevent the sugar from burning.
  • Stir the corn constantly while it is cooking in the sugar syrup. This will help to prevent the sugar from crystallizing.
  • Cook the candied corn until it reaches the desired consistency. If you want a soft chew, cook it for a shorter amount of time. If you want a hard candy, cook it for a longer amount of time.
  • For the corn fritters, use a large bowl to mix the ingredients. This will help to prevent the batter from getting too thick.
  • Be sure to heat the oil to the correct temperature before frying the fritters. If the oil is too hot, the fritters will burn. If the oil is too cold, the fritters will be greasy.
  • Fry the fritters in small batches so that they do not overcrowd the pan. This will help to ensure that they cook evenly.

Conclusion:

Corn is a delicious and versatile vegetable that can be used in a variety of dishes. These recipes are just a few ideas for how to enjoy corn. Whether you are looking for a sweet treat, a savory side dish, or a hearty main course, there is a corn recipe out there for everyone. So next time you are at the grocery store, be sure to pick up some fresh corn and try one of these recipes!

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