Candied Carrot Decorations

These Frosted Candied Carrot Decorations will looks stunning atop any carrot cake. They not only look beautiful but they taste of sweet earthy carrots too and add another a lovely crunch and flavour to your bake. Simple to make and they keep for ages so are easy to make ahead.

Prep Time25

Drying Time6

Total Time6 25

Course: ingredient

Cuisine: British

Servings:

Calories: 14kcal

Author: Georgina Hartley

Ingredients

2 carrots grated, about 250g
125 g water
100 g caster sugar + 2 tablespoons extra for coating

Metric - US Customary

Instructions

Pre-heat the oven to 180°C / 160°C fan assisted /gas mark 4 / 350°F.
Pour the water and sugar into a medium sized saucepan and bring to a boil. Then turn down to a simmer for 2 minutes.
Add the carrot and leave to simmer for a further 5 minutes.
Strain the carrots and pat dry.
Place on a baking parchment lined tray and bake on the middle shelf of the oven for 12 minutes.
Turn off the oven, remove the carrots, toss them around the tray with a spoon and return the carrots to the oven. Leave the door open and allow the sugared carrots to dry out (overnight if possible).
Once the carrot shreds are ever so slightly tacky (but crucially not wet) then toss them in a clean bowl with the extra 2 tablespoons caster sugar to frost and sparkle.

Notes

Fresh Carrots. Use the best quality carrots you can find for the best flavour. Organic, homegrown or direct from the farmer will give you the best taste. Store bought carrots work just as well but won’t have as much flavour.
Grated Carrots. I recommend using the grating attachment on your food processor or a julienne peeler for perfectly shredded carrots. You can do it by hand but it will be more time consuming.
Making Ahead. These carrots store very well in a cool dark place and will keep in an airtight container for between 2-4 weeks so you can make well ahead of baking your carrot cakes.

US customary measurements

These US measurements for the ingredients provided are based on a conversion calculator. This recipe was tested with metric measurements and I recommend using a digital scale to weigh ingredients for the most accurate results. READ MORE >>> Why you should always weigh vs measuring with cups

Nutrition information

Please note that the nutrition information provided below is an estimate based on an online nutrition calculator. It will vary based on the specific ingredients you use. Please seek a professional nutritionist’s advice for further clarification.

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