Anders Bandt

Cooked Carrots

← Vegetables

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 or margarine
  • 1 teaspoon grated orange peel
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • 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 peel and 1/2 teaspoon in 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.