Ingredients
- 1/2 chunks
- 250 gr carrots
- 200 gr sugar more for sprinkling (plus)
- 160 ml orange juice (fresh)
- 60 ml lemon juice (fresh)
- 3 gr ginger (ground)
- 1 gr cinnamon (ground)
The color of carrots symbolizes prosperity. In a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine carrots and l/2 cup water. Bring to a simmer over low heat; cover and cook slowly until soft, about 30 minutes. With a potato masher, mash the carrots and any remaining liquid. Stir in sugar, orange juice and lemon juice. Return to a simmer over low heat and cook, stirring constantly, until a thick paste forms, 50 to 60 minutes. Stir in ginger and cinnamon. Let stand until cool enough to handle. Sprinkle a small cutting board and rolling pin with water. Turn carrot mixture onto the board and roll into a l/2 inch thick rectangle. Sprinkle generously with sugar. Let stand, covered with cheesecloth or a towel, for one day, until the top feels dry. Cut into 3 cm wide strips. Turn and sprinkle the other side of the strips generously with sugar. Let stand, covered with cheesecloth or a towel, for another day. Turn the strips daily, until the candy is dry, up to 4 days. After the strips feel crisp, cut into 3 cm diameter squares. Sprinkle again with sugar. (Store in an airtight container for up to 1 month.) Yield: About 30 candies. Nutritional information per serving: 34 calories; 0 g protein; 0 g fat; 9 g carbohydrates; 5 mg sodium; 0 mg cholesterol.