📋 Candied Carrot Recipe
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!
Servings 16 servings
Calories 27kcal
Ingredients
- ¼ cup water
- ½ cup sugar
- ¾ cup shredded carrots (about 2 large carrots) *Do NOT use baby carrots
Instructions
- 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.
Notes
Recipe Tips:
- Use fresh regular carrots. Regular carrots are ideal for this recipe. They are easier to julienne or peel into thin strips compared to baby carrots, which are too short and blunt for this process.
- Use a julienne Y-peeler/vegetable peeler to shred them. This will ensure the carrot pieces are long enough.
- Use a slotted spoon. Make sure you use a slotted spoon to remove the carrots from the sugar water. You need to drain off as much liquid as possible or the carrots will take too long to dry or not dry properly.
- Avoid overcrowding the baking sheet. Spread the carrots out on the baking sheet or use an additional baking sheet if necessary. Overcrowding the pan can prevent even drying.
- Check texture while drying. If air drying overnight, finish them off in the oven the next day for about 20 minutes to ensure they are fully dried and crisp.
- Store Properly. Place candied carrots in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain their texture. Avoid exposure to moisture, which can make them stick
Nutrition
Calories: 27kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 19mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1002IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 1mg
