MARMALADE-GLAZED CARROTS

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This side dish is ideal when you'd like to serve your vegetables in a different way for a special dinner. Cinnamon and nutmeg season baby carrots that are simmered with orange marmalade and brown sugar. -Barb Rudyk, Vermilion, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 5h40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds fresh carrots halved lengthwise and cut into 2-inch pieces
1/2 cup orange marmalade
3 tablespoons cold water, divided
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon cornstarch

Steps:

  • In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the carrots, marmalade, 1 tablespoon water, brown sugar, butter and seasonings. Cover and cook on low until carrots are tender, 5-6 hours., In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and remaining water until smooth; stir into carrot mixture. Cover and cook on high until thickened, about 30 minutes. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 252mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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