BROWN SUGAR-GLAZED CARROTS

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Not only do they add a bright burst of color to any plate, but carrots are often the first vegetable that most little ones will consider eating. Their natural sweetness is given some amplification by making these caramelized carrots with a brown sugar, orange peel and butter glaze. Even big kids will be asking for seconds of these delicious glazed carrots.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

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

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 380 mg

Arthur Jowel
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These glazed carrots are a great way to use up leftover carrots.


Adrian Daja
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I've made these carrots for my family several times and they always ask for them again.


Blaze Minaj
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These glazed carrots are the perfect addition to any holiday meal.


Abbas Dar
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few ingredients and you have a delicious side dish.


Avela Mlondleni
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These carrots are so delicious, I could eat them every day.


Prince Shahin
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I'm not usually a fan of carrots, but these glazed carrots are amazing! The brown sugar glaze is the perfect complement to the sweetness of the carrots.


Usman Parhar
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These glazed carrots are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Mustafa Puran
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I've made these carrots several times and they're always delicious. I especially love the way the glaze caramelizes in the oven.


Khedija Ali
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These carrots are so easy to make, and they're always a hit with my family.


Kale Dai
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I love the sweetness of the brown sugar glaze on these carrots. They're the perfect side dish for a holiday meal.


Katrinah Flo
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I've been making these carrots for years and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


apu bacher
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These glazed carrots were a hit at my last dinner party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.