Candied Carrot Curls
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Candied Carrot Curls
Description
This recipe turns simple carrots into a sweet decorative treat by peeling long, wide strips from peeled carrots, then simmering them in a boiling syrup of water and granulated sugar. The carrot strips are simmered gently to absorb the syrup and become tender. After draining and cooling slightly, the strips are baked on a lined sheet at a low temperature, causing them to dry out and turn translucent while maintaining some flexibility. While still warm, each strip is carefully coiled around a spoon handle to form curls and then sprinkled with granulated sugar. Once cooled completely, these candied curls hold their shape and offer a firm, sweet texture that can decorate cakes or be enjoyed as a sweet nibble.
The final product provides a visually appealing garnish with a subtle carrot flavor offset by the syrup's sweetness and a slight crunch from the sugared surface.
Ingredients
- 2 carrot peeled
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar plus more for sprinkling the curls
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 225 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and coat with nonstick spray.
- Using a vegetable peeler, shave off 15 to 20 long strips of carrot (strips get wider as you peel in to the middle of the carrot). 1-inch wide strips work best.
- In a medium saucepan, add 1 cup water and 1 cup sugar and bring to boil. Add carrot strips, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 15 minutes. Drain well and cool 5 minutes.
- Arrange carrot strips in a single layer on prepared baking sheet (no touching). Bake until the carrot strips begin to look translucent and have dried out, about 30 minutes.
- As soon as the carrot curls are cool enough to handle but still warm, working quickly, wrap each carrot strip around the handle of a wooden spoon to form a curl. Gently slide off handle and sprinkle with sugar. Let sit at room temperature until completely dry, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 52 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 52kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 24mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 1274IU | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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