Best Candy Carrot Coins Recipes

CONTEST-WINNING GLAZED CARROT COINS

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.

CANDIED CARROT COINS

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.

CARROT CANDY

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 225 degrees. Peel carrots and cut into 1/8-inch coins. Toss with olive oil, salt and cumin, if you're using it, then spread on a baking sheet in a single layer. Cook until slightly shriveled, dehydrated and sweet but still soft and chewy. You might have to move them or the pan around to ensure they don't burn or get too crisp.
• Start testing carrots after about 2 hours and remove from oven when they're as chewy or crisp as you like, another 30 to 60 minutes. Cool thoroughly before storing in an airtight container.

CANDIED CARROTS

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!

TANGY CARROT COINS

Steps:

• Place carrots in a large saucepan. Add 1 in. of water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 7-9 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain. Add remaining, ingredients; cook and stir over medium heat for 1-2 minutes or until sauce is thickened and carrots are coated.

CANDY CARROT COINS

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.

SWEET CANDIED CARROTS

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.

ROASTED CANDIED CARROTS

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.

GOLDEN CARROT COINS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the broth, sugar, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Add carrots. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until carrots are crisp-tender. Stir in parsley and lemon juice. Serve with a slotted spoon.

SPICY CARROT COINS

Steps:

• In a large nonstick saucepan, combine the first eight ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. , Discard cinnamon stick. Add honey and lemon juice to carrots. Bring to a boil; cook, uncovered, for 5-8 minutes or until carrots are tender and liquid has evaporated.