Honeyed Carrots

By gstark

Ingredients

• Ingredients
• 6 cups water
• 3 pounds baby carrots with tops trimmed to 2 inches, peeled or scrubbed
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 - 4 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper

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. Makes 12 servings.