Honeyed Carrot Coins Recipes

~ HONEY GLAZED CARROT MEDALLIONS ~

Steps:

• 1. Cook your carrots - your desired method. In a saucepan melt butter and stir in remaining ingredients. Heat until butter is melted and mixture is heated through. When carrots are cooked, place in serving bowl and spoon sauce over the carrots. 'Serve hot and enjoy!

CONTEST-WINNING GLAZED CARROT COINS

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar, orange juice, salt, ginger and cinnamon. Add the carrots; cover and cook for 20-25 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.

GLAZED CARROT COINS

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar, orange juice, salt, ginger and cinnamon. Add the carrots; cover and cook for 20-25 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.

GINGERY PICKLED CARROT COINS

Steps:

• Submerge 3 pint jars on a rack in a large pot of water. Cover and bring to a rolling boil, then reduce heat to low to keep jars warm until ready to fill.
• Combine vinegar, water, honey, and pickling salt in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
• Working with one jar at a time, remove empty jars from canning pot and add 1/3 of the ginger to each. Pack carrots into jars, leaving 1/2 inch for headspace.
• Slowly pour hot brine over carrots, leaving 1/2 inch for headspace. Use a clean wooden chopstick to work air bubbles out of jars. Slip in additional carrots if space allows; check headspace again and add more brine if necessary to bring to 1/2 inch from top.
• Wipe jar rims, apply lids and bands (not too tightly), and return jars to canning pot. Cover pot and return water to a rolling boil. Process for 10 minutes. Turn off heat, remove pot lid, and let jars stand in the cooling water 5 minutes to help ensure a good vacuum seal.
• Move jars to a folded kitchen towel or wooden cutting board to cool completely before checking seals. Any unsealed jars should be refrigerated and eaten promptly. Store sealed jars in a cool, dark place. Sealed jars are shelf-stable at least 1 year.

CANDY CARROT COINS

Steps:

• Peel the carrots, then slice each one into rounds.
• Place the carrot coins in a microwave-safe bowl, cover them with water, and cover the bowl with plastic wrap.
• Microwave for 6 to 7 minutes or until the carrots are tender but not mushy. Drain the water and set the carrots aside.
• In a small frying pan, melt the butter, stir in the brown sugar and water, and cook for 1 minute.
• Add the carrot coins and toss to coat with the brown sugar mixture. Cook on low for 3 to 4 minutes or until the carrots are thoroughly glazed.