Maple-Glazed Carrots

By cindygwest

Ingredients

• 12 large carrots, peeled
• 8 T. butter
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• Fresh lemon juice
• salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 T. fresh thyme leaves

Details

Servings 8

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cut carrots into 2" lengths, then halve or quarter the pieces lenghwise so that all the carrots are in equal-sized strips

2. Melt butter in a large heavy saute pan over medium-low heat. Add carrots, cover, and braise, stirring occasionally, until carrots are fork-tender, about 20 - 30 minutes.

3. Increase heat to medium, and stir in syrup and a squeeze of lemon juice. Cook for 2 minutes, then season to taste with salt and pepper. Add thyme and mix well.