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Candied Carrot Coins

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Alex Lau

These will be sweet and chewy when done and are the perfect decorations for BA's Best Carrot Cake Recipe.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 1 cup

Ingredients

2 medium carrots, scrubbed, very thinly sliced on a mandoline
2 tablespoons sugar, plus more

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Bring carrots, 2 Tbsp. sugar, and ¼ 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.

    Step 2

    Separate carrots with your fingers and toss each piece in more sugar to coat.

    Step 3

    Do Ahead: Carrots can be made 1 day ahead. Store tightly wrapped at room temperature. Toss in sugar before using.

Nutrition Per Serving

Calculated for 12 servings: Calories (kcal) 15 Fat (g) 0 Saturated Fat (g) 0 Cholesterol (mg) 0 Carbohydrates (g) 3 Dietary Fiber (g) 0 Total Sugars (g) 3 Protein (g) 0 Sodium (mg) 5
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