Simple Maple Glazed Carrots Recipe

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Carrots are my favorite vegetable, so I'm always searching for different ways to prepare them. This festive dish is quick to make and nicely complements the turkey.

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Simple Maple Glazed Carrots Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 15 min.
  • Yield: 6 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 12 medium carrots, julienned
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2/3 cup orange juice
  • 5 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 5 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon grated orange peel
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

  • In a large saucepan, bring 1 in. of water and carrots to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender.
  • Meanwhile, in another saucepan, combine the cornstarch and orange juice until smooth. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Drain carrots; transfer to a serving bowl. Pour glaze over carrots; gently stir to coat. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Analysis: 1 cup equals 205 calories, 10 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 26 mg cholesterol, 338 mg sodium, 29 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 2 g protein.

Originally published as Maple-Glazed Carrots in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2001, p130

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Reviewed on Jan. 03, 2012 by germanycook

YUM! A different way to serve carrots, also not too sweet. Quick and easy too!


Reviewed on Dec. 09, 2009 by gypsyrosetc

Wonderful And I do not like cooked carrots usually

 
 
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