Sweet Glazed Baby Carrots

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter or margarine
3/4 cup water
1 pound whole baby carrots (peeled)
2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
2 tablespoons orange juice
1/8 teaspoonground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon parsley flakes

Instructions:

1. Place 1 tablespoon of the butter and all of the water in a medium saucepan.
2. Wash and drain the carrots.
3. Add carrots to the water, cover, and cook over medium heat about 5 minutes until carrots are slightly tender.
4. Drain the water - leave the carrots in the pot.
5. Combine honey (maple syrup), orange juice, nutmeg, and salt in a small bowl.
6. Pour over the carrots and add remaining 1 tablespoon butter.
7. Cook uncovered, over low-medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently to glaze all of the carrots.
8. Sprinkle with parsley and mix just before serving.

Helpful Hints:

The maple syrup adds a special flavor to this dish, but honey is fine too. Kids actually ask for seconds, so you may want to make a bit extra.

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Kathi H

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