ORANGE GLAZED CARROTS

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This is one of the side dish items I plan to make for Easter Dinner. Our family loves them so I make them quite often. Sometimes I make crinkle cut with my special tool, other times I use baby carrots or crinkle cut medallions, no matter how you slice them they are always good. I like to add a pinch of nutmeg to enhance the...

Provided by Rose Mary Mogan

Categories     Vegetables

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 lb baby carrots
1/2 c light brown sugar, packed
1/2 tsp salt
1/8-1/4 tsp nutmeg (optional)
1 Tbsp butter
1/4 c orange marmalade
1 Tbsp grand marnier (orange liqueur)

Steps:

  • 1. In a medium-size saucepan, add carrots and enough water to cook. Cook over medium-high heat until tender. When cooked, pour off most of the water but RESERVE ABOUT 3/4 CUP.
  • 2. In a small mixing bowl, combine sugar, nutmeg if using, salt, butter, orange marmalade, & orange liqueur.
  • 3. Pour mixture over carrots then add reserved liquid, then stir.
  • 4. Let simmer for 4 to 5 minutes over low heat. Stir to avoid sticking.
  • 5. Special Note: You may substitute honey for the marmalade if desired, and use rum or bourbon instead of the liqueur. Garnish with orange slices, orange wedges or orange cups & a sprig of mint if desired.

BELINDA NERI
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These glazed carrots are a great side dish for any type of protein.


fideget toy fun with me
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I added a bit of chopped fresh ginger to the glaze and it was delicious.


Arickb Tmz
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These glazed carrots are a great way to use up leftover carrots.


Xenia Shammas
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I've tried this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a keeper!


Muhammad Kumail
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my carrots turned out mushy.


Norma Gomez
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These glazed carrots are the perfect side dish for a holiday meal.


Manjesh Majhi
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I made these carrots for Easter dinner and they were a big hit. Everyone loved them.


Jotishma sobna Prasad
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These glazed carrots are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Namaganda Sarah
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I followed the recipe exactly and the carrots turned out perfect. They were tender and flavorful.


Ogunmayi bukola
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These carrots were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.


Mohammad Aasif
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I'm not usually a fan of carrots, but these glazed carrots were amazing! The orange glaze really made all the difference.


icy Queen 21
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These glazed carrots are a great side dish for any occasion. They're easy to make and always turn out delicious.


pippster gay
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I've made these carrots twice now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. The glaze is delicious and the carrots are cooked perfectly.


Phillipine Thema
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These glazed carrots were a hit at our dinner party! They were easy to make and so flavorful. The orange glaze was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.


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