Marmalade Candied Carrots

By LKWolfe

Ingredients

• 2 pounds fresh baby carrots
• 2/3 cup orange marmalade
• 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
• 1 teaspoon rum extract

Preparation

Step 1

Place carrots in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 12-15 minutes or until crisp-tender.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the marmalade, brown sugar and butter; cook and stir over medium heat until mixture is thickened and reduced to about 1/2 cup. Stir in pecans and extract.
Place carrots in a large bowl; drizzle with glaze and stir gently to coat.