APRICOT-ORANGE GLAZED CARROTS

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Looking for an easy way to dress up cooked carrots, I hit on this delicious recipe. The fruity glaze complements the natural sweetness of the carrots. I've found this versatile side dish can be used with almost any meat.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 medium carrots, sliced
1/2 cup dried apricots, sliced
1/2 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon butter
1-1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger

Steps:

  • Place 1 in. of water in a large saucepan; add carrots. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 9-11 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and set aside. , In the same pan, combine the remaining ingredients; cook and stir until lightly thickened. Return carrots to the pan; stir until glazed and heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 98 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 245mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Azad Hossain
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These carrots are a great side dish for any meal.


Nasru Kedr
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These glazed carrots are a great way to add a touch of elegance to your holiday meals.


Angela Alega
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I love the combination of flavors in this recipe. The carrots are sweet, tangy, and a little bit spicy.


Asheer Mughal
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These carrots are so easy to make and they're always a hit at parties.


Cruel_Bacon
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I'm not a big fan of carrots, but these glazed carrots were actually really good. I'll definitely be making them again.


Jack Shiles
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These glazed carrots are a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved them!


Westnation niccur
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I love that this recipe uses simple, everyday ingredients. It's a great way to use up leftover carrots.


Halimah Sadia
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was gone in minutes! Everyone raved about how delicious the carrots were.


Theo Savva
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These carrots are a great side dish for any occasion.


Lovely Heart
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So easy to make and so delicious! I will definitely be making these again.


Hasan Awan
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These glazed carrots are a great way to add a pop of color and flavor to your meals.


Jevgenijs Isaicenkovs
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I love the vibrant orange color of these carrots! They look so festive on a holiday table.


Savva Pelesok
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These carrots were easy to make and turned out great. I used a combination of baby carrots and rainbow carrots, which added a nice pop of color.


Getachew Tefera
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I've tried many glazed carrot recipes, but this one is by far the best. The carrots caramelized beautifully and the glaze was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.


Mthandazo Ngwenya
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I made this recipe for my family last night and they loved it! The carrots were perfectly tender and the glaze was flavorful without being too sweet.


Onyuthi Boaz
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These glazed carrots were a hit at our dinner party! The combination of apricot and orange was delicious and unique.