Sweet Candied Carrots

Name: Sweet Candied Carrots
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 2 pounds carrots, sliced; 1/4 cup butter; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon white pepper; Minced fresh parsley, optional

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min. YIELD: 8 servings.

These tender, vibrant candied carrots have a buttery glaze and a mild sweetness. This is a simple dish, but it sure makes carrots seem special. —P. Lauren Fay-Neri, Syracuse, New York

Ingredients

2 pounds carrots, sliced
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Directions

1. Place carrots in a large saucepan; add 1 in. water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and set aside.
2. In the same pan, combine butter, brown sugar, salt and pepper over medium heat; cook and stir until butter is melted. Return carrots to the pan; cook and stir until carrots are glazed, about 5 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup: 125 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 174mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 3g fiber), 1g protein.

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