Keeping a can of frozen orange juice concentrate in the freezer means you can make more than just orange juice. Try it in a variety of orange-flavored recipes.

Want a quick but delicious side dish? This dish consists of fresh cooked carrots tossed with a sweet homemade orange sauce.

10 medium carrots
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup butter
Peel the carrots if desired. Slice the carrots or leave whole if they are small.
Bring a pan of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the carrots and cook until tender. Drain well. Place the warm carrots in a heat-proof serving bowl.
Stir together the brown sugar, cornstarch, ginger, and salt in a saucepan. Whisk in the orange juice and cook over medium-high heat for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add the butter and cook, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes or until the sauce has thickened.
Pour the orange sauce over the carrots and toss to coat them in the sauce. Serve immediately.
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