Honeyed Carrots

By jddoherty

Ingredients

• 6 cups water
• 3 lbs. baby carrots with tops trimmed to 2 inches, peeled or scrubbed
• 2 Tbsp. butter
• 3 to 4 3 to 4 Tbsp. honey
• 1 tsp. finely shredded lemon peel
• 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper

Details

Servings 12
Adapted from bhg.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. In heavy skillet bring water to boiling; add carrots. Return to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, 8 to 10 minutes, until carrots are tender; drain carrots, pat dry.

2. For glaze, in skillet stir butter, honey, lemon peel, red pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon salt over medium heat until butter is melted and glaze bubbles. Add carrots; toss 2 minutes. In serving bowl drizzle carrots with glaze, sprinkle additional red pepper.