Sweet Cinnamon-Maple Glazed Baby Carrots

By devogirl

Simple, delicious side for a holiday meal, or any meal!

Nutrition:
calories 102
fat 3g
protein 2g
fiber 3.4g
carb 20g
Chol 0g
sodium 64g

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp butter
• 2 Tbsp pure maple syrup
• 1/4 cup apple juice or freshly squeezed orange juice
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, or to taste
• dash of nutmeg, always fresh
• 16 oz bag of baby carrots

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat butter, syrup and juice in a wide skillet. Sprinkle in the cinnamon and nutmeg, then stir in the carrots. Cover and cook until the carrots are tender-crisp, 10-15 minutes.

2. Uncover and cook over medium-high to allow the liquid to thicken and glaze the carrots, 3-4 minutes.