Brown Sugar-Glazed Carrots

By mistynoelle13

Ingredients

• 2 pounds carrots, cut into 1/4-inch slices (12 to 14 medium)
• 1 teaspoon salt, 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup butter or margarine
• 1 teaspoon grated orange peel
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Details

Servings 8
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 30mins

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat 1 inch water to boiling in 3-quart saucepan. Add carrots and1/2 teaspoon salt.

2. Cover and heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer covered 12 to 15 minutes or until carrots are tender.

3. While carrots are cooking, heat brown sugar, butter, orange peel, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon in 10- or 12-inch skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved and mixture is bubbly. Be careful not to overcook or the mixture will taste scorched. Remove from heat.

4. Drain carrots. Stir carrots into brown sugar mixture.

5. Cook over low heat about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally and gently, until carrots are glazed and hot.