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

Salma Amjad
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These carrots are a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the sweet glaze and they always ask for seconds.


LAMSAL BIPIN
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I'm not a huge fan of carrots, but I actually really enjoyed these. The glaze was sweet and tangy, and it really complemented the carrots.


Kezang Eden
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These carrots are a delicious and healthy way to get your daily dose of vegetables. They're also a great way to add some color to your plate.


Charnelle Grobler
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few ingredients and the carrots are ready in no time. They're a great side dish for any meal.


Hadi lran
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These carrots are a great way to use up leftover carrots. I often make them when I have a bunch of carrots that are starting to get a little limp.


Rana Sami Ul Hassan
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook carrots, and this recipe is a keeper! The carrots were perfectly glazed and had a wonderful flavor. I'll definitely be making them again.


Revekka Haijivaseli
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These carrots are so easy to make and they're always delicious. I love that I can make them ahead of time and they still taste great.


Salman Swati sk
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I made these carrots for a potluck and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the sweet and savory glaze. I'll definitely be making them again.


Sb BNL
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These glazed carrots are a delicious and healthy side dish. I love that they're made with simple ingredients that I always have on hand. They're also a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables.


zethembiso buthelezi
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This is my go-to recipe for glazed carrots. They're always a hit with my family and friends. The glaze is so good that I often use it on other vegetables, like parsnips and turnips.


Elcuh Linares
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I love this recipe! The carrots are always tender and flavorful. I often add a bit of chopped fresh parsley or cilantro for an extra pop of flavor.


Khan Idrees
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These carrots were easy to make and turned out perfectly. The glaze was just the right amount of sweetness and the carrots were still slightly crunchy. I served them with roasted chicken and they were a perfect side dish.


Kelvin Clen
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I'm not usually a fan of carrots, but these were surprisingly delicious! The glaze was rich and flavorful, and it really brought out the sweetness of the carrots. I'll definitely be making these again.


TALKHA KHAN 555 Talkhakhandawar
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These glazed carrots were an absolute delight! The brown sugar and butter sauce was perfectly balanced, creating a sweet and savory flavor that complemented the natural sweetness of the carrots. They were a hit at my dinner party, and I'll definitely