Candied Carrot Coins

Delicate carrot slices transformed into sweet, crystallized treats. These mandoline-sliced carrots are gently simmered in sugar syrup until tender, then coated in sugar for a beautiful candied finish.

4 servings
21 min

Ingredients

  • 2 whole medium carrots
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons sugar

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    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.

    15 min

  2. 2.

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

    5 min

  3. 3.

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

    1 min