Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
What these numbers assume — 4 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Carrot | 1 medium (61g) | 25 |
| Almond | 1 almond (1.2g) | 7 |
| Ginger | 1 tsp grated fresh (2g) | 2 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
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- 2 lbs Grated carrots
- 5 oz Fresh ginger root
- 2 lbs Sugar (white or brown, your choice)
- 4 tbsp Powdered sugar (at least)
- 1/2 tsp Powdered ginger (optional for more heat)
- 4 oz Slivered almonds (at least)
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Directions
Peel and grate ginger root.
Combine carrots, ginger root and sugar in sauce pan.
Heat slowly until runny.
Increase heat to medium-high remembering to stir.
When mixture starts becoming very thick and foamy, stir constantly or mixture will burn.
Somewhere between a hard ball and crack, stir in almonds and then quickly pour onto a damp chopping board or marble
Spread approximately 11 x 11 inches.
Cool 10 minutes and then cut into 1 -> 1 ½ inch squares separate each piece and roll in powdered sugar.
(for added zip, use a mixture of ½ tsp. powdered ginger to 4 tbs.Of powdered sugar).