Brown Sugar-Glazed Carrots
5 stars - 2 reviews
ready in: under 30 minutes
serves/makes: 6
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ingredients
***Carrots***
2 pounds carrots, peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick
1/2 teaspoon salt, if desired
***Glaze***
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup margarine or butter
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1/2 teaspoon salt
directions
In a large saucepan, heat about one inch of water to boiling over high heat. Add the sat (if using) and carrots. Cover, return to boiling. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook, covered, for 15 minutes or until the carrots are tender. Use a fork to test for doneness.
For the glaze, combine the brown sugar, margarine, grated orange peel and salt in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture begins to bubble. Do not overcook. Remove from heat and set aside.
When the carrots are cooked, drain well and return to the pan. Stir in the brown sugar glaze and cook over low heat for about 5 minutes. Stir gently until the glaze is fully incorporated. Serve hot.
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Guest: Becky
Very yummy! changes I made: I used baby carrots, sliced length-wise in half, steamed the carrots in the microwave in a covered dish for about 4 minutes, then sauteed them in the butter, brown sugar, orange rind mixture. I also squeezed about 2 tbsp orange juice into the mixture. A definite must for a yummy Thanksgiving meal!
Guest: tmalatesta
Three changes I made: (1) used baby carrots and cooked for 1 hour 15 min, until fall-apart soft; (2) used "dark" brown sugar (which is all that I had on hand); (3) used about 1/4 cup of orange juice (helped to cut the sweetness of the dark brown sugar -- I did not have any orange zest) and allowed to cook down. With those alterations, these glazed carrots were absolutely wonderful and this recipe was voted into being a new staple in our home.
