Side Dishes
Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots
Description
These Brown Sugar-Glazed Carrots are the perfect kid-friendly addition to your family dinner. The natural sweetness of carrots is amplified with a tasty brown sugar, orange zest and butter glaze, adding a bright burst of color and flavor to the dinner table. Even big kids will be asking for seconds when you make this delicious recipe for Brown Sugar-Glazed Carrots.
Ingredients:
- 2 pounds carrots, cut into 1/4-inch slices (12 to 14 medium)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, if desired
- 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Directions:
- Heat 1 inch water to boiling in 3-quart saucepan. Add carrots and, if desired, 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cover and heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer covered 12 to 15 minutes or until carrots are tender.
- While carrots are cooking, heat brown sugar, butter, orange zest and 1/2 teaspoon salt in 10- or 12-inch skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved and mixture is bubbly. Be careful not to overcook or the mixture will taste scorched. Remove from heat.
- Drain carrots. Stir carrots into brown sugar mixture. Cook over low heat about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally and gently, until carrots are glazed and hot.
