Candied Carrots

By darleneandjoel

Serve with fillet of roast beef.

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 1/2 pounds small carrots, peeled and sliced in half lengthwise
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a large saute pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the maple syrup, salt, cayenne, and 1/4 cup water. Add the carrots.

2. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the carrots are just tender and the glaze has thickened, 15 to 20 minutes, tossing gently every few minutes.

3. Sprinkle with pepper and serve.