Browned Butter Carrots

By kelsa94

Ingredients

• 3 lb carrots
• 1/3 cup butter
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/3 cup cider vinegar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• Fresh thyme leaves or chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley, if desired

Details

Servings 12
Preparation time 25mins
Cooking time 45mins
Adapted from bettycrocker.com

Preparation

Step 1

1

Cut carrots in half lengthwise; cut into 2-inch pieces (cut any thick pieces in half lengthwise). In 12-inch or larger skillet, cook butter over medium heat, stirring frequently, until it begins to brown. Add carrots, salt and pepper; cook 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, just until carrots are tender.

2

Pour water into skillet. Cover; cook 10 minutes. Stir in brown sugar and vinegar; cook uncovered 8 to 10 minutes or until carrots are glazed and most of liquid has evaporated. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Garnish with thyme.