Honey Glazed Carrots

By linda1949

Ingredients

• 6 cups water
• 3 lb. package peeled baby carrots
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 to 4 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Preparation

Step 1

In large skillet, bring water to boiling. Add carrots and return to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 8 to 10 minutes or until carrots are just tender. Drain carrots; pat dry with paper towels.
To glaze carrots, in same skillet, combine butter, honey, 1 teaspoon lemon peel, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper, and salt. Cook and stir constantly over medium heat until butter is melted and mixture bubbles. Carefully add carrots, toss gently for 2 to 3 minutes or until carrots are thoroughly coated with glaze and heated through completely.

Place in serving dish and drizzle with remaining glaze.