MARMALADE CANDIED CARROTS

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My favorite way to make baby carrots is to steam them, then drizzle with an orangey glaze that makes them candy-sweet. -Heather Clemmons, Supply, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds fresh baby carrots
2/3 cup orange marmalade
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1 teaspoon rum extract

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, place steamer basket over 1 in. water. Place carrots in basket. Bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to maintain a low boil; steam, covered, 12-15 minutes or until carrots are crisp-tender., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine marmalade, brown sugar and butter; cook and stir over medium heat until mixture is thickened and reduced to about 1/2 cup. Stir in pecans and extract., Place carrots in a large bowl. Add marmalade mixture and toss gently to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 115mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Subash Rimal
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I can't wait to try this recipe!


Musii Afridi
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These carrots are a perfect side dish for a special occasion dinner.


Sonam Jha
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I've never had candied carrots before, but these were delicious! I will definitely be making them again.


Md Mashud
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These carrots are a great way to use up leftover marmalade.


Best Eloghsa
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my carrots turned out a little mushy. I think I would cook them for a shorter amount of time next time.


Lucy Lena Mumba
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These carrots were a little too sweet for my taste, but my husband loved them.


Hamayon Borhani
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I'm not a big fan of carrots, but these were actually really good. The marmalade glaze was the perfect touch.


Alarica Sitku
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These carrots are a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables. They're sweet and tangy, and they look really pretty on a plate.


haha 2011
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I've used different types of marmalade and carrots, and it always turns out great.


Iqra Bibi
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The carrots are always tender and flavorful.


shakil pitafi
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These carrots are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Jakub Bauer
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I made these carrots for my Easter dinner and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.


Mirabella Chidinma egemba
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The carrots were a little bland. I think I would add some more spices next time.


tajay tomlinson
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These carrots were a little too sweet for my taste. I think I would reduce the amount of sugar next time.


Ella Obi
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I love the combination of sweet and tangy in this dish. The carrots were a great side dish to my roasted chicken.


WE3
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I followed the recipe exactly and the carrots turned out perfectly. They were tender and flavorful.


ezz eldin
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These carrots were a hit! They were sweet and tangy, with a beautiful glaze. I will definitely be making them again.