Marinated Spiced Carrots

By Cooky

Ingredients

• 1 lb small carrots
• 1/2 c white sugar
• 1/4 c white vinegar
• 1/2 c water
• 1 T mustard seeds
• 3 whole cloves
• 1 3 inch cinnamon stick

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cut carrots into 3 inch long match sticks.
2. Blanch in boiling water for 3 minutes.
3. Plunge into cold water.
4. Drain.
5. In saucepan, combine sugar, vinegar, water, seeds, cloves and cinnamon stick (broken in 1/2).
6. Bring to boil. Simmer 10 minutes.
7. Pour over carrots.
8. Let cool. Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight.
9. Drain well.
10. Discard cinnamon stick and cloves.
11. Enjoy.