Candied Carrot Coins

Ingredients

• 2 medium carrots, scrubbed, very thinly sliced on a mandoline
• 2 tablespoons sugar, plus more

Steps

1. In a medium skillet over medium-low heat, stir to separate the carrot slices as you bring them to a simmer with 2 Tbsp. sugar and 1/4 cup water. Keep cooking until the carrots soften, about 5 minutes. Turn the heat up to medium and stir as the liquid cooks down to a thick syrup. Lower the heat if the syrup begins to color. Toss the carrots constantly as you add several generous pinches of sugar, then keep cooking and tossing until the carrots are coated. Lay them out on a parchment-lined baking sheet and leave them to cool.
2. Use your fingers to pull the carrot slices apart, then toss each piece in more sugar to coat it.
3. The carrots can be prepared 1 day in advance. Keep them tightly wrapped at room temperature and toss them in sugar before use.