ORANGE CANDIED CARROTS

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My son always asks for these glazed carrot coins at Thanksgiving. The orange flavor in the sweet mild sauce really comes through. This pleasant side dish is a great way to dress up a meal of holiday leftovers. -Lori Lockrey, West Hill, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound carrots, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1/4 pound butter, softened
1/4 cup jellied cranberry sauce
1 orange zest strip (1 to 3 inches)
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Place 1 in. of water and carrots in a skillet; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until crisp-tender. , Meanwhile, in a blender, combine the butter, cranberry sauce, orange zest, brown sugar and salt. Cover and process until blended. Drain carrots; drizzle with cranberry mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404 calories, Fat 31g fat (19g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 767mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

santalucia alelua
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These carrots were a bit too sweet for my taste.


realstallion ebola
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my carrots turned out mushy. I think I cooked them for too long.


Shahnawaz Bozdar
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These carrots are a great way to use up leftover carrots.


Steve Winget
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I've never had candied carrots before, but these were amazing! I'll definitely be making them again.


Mathew Weiser
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These carrots are the perfect side dish for a special occasion dinner.


SlaYer
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I love the way these carrots look when they're finished. They're so colorful and festive.


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


sk jamal sk jamal
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I'm not a big fan of carrots, but I actually really enjoyed these candied carrots. They're the perfect balance of sweet and savory.


Itz Azad
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These carrots are a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables.


RIP Sycoh
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I made these carrots for Easter dinner and they were a big hit. They're so easy to make and they look so pretty on the table.


Anar Memmediv
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These candied carrots are delicious! I love the sweet and tangy flavor.


Francois Beukes
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I've made these carrots several times now and they always turn out great. They're the perfect side dish for a holiday meal.


Travis Baker
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These candied carrots were a hit at my last dinner party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.