candied carrots

21 Pinches
highland park, IL
Updated on Nov 4, 2014

My mother made these when I was a kid. I now use the baby carrots when I make this.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • - 1 pound carrots, cut into 2 inch pieces
  • - 2 tablespoons butter, diced
  • - 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • - 1 pinch salt
  • - 1 pinch black pepper

How To Make candied carrots

  • Step 1
    Place carrots in a pot of salted water. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to a high simmer and cook for about 20 - 30 minutes. Do not cook the carrots to a mushy stage!
  • Step 2
    Drain the carrots, reduce the heat to the lowest possible setting and return the carrots to the pan. Stir in butter, brown sugar, salt and pepper. Cook for about 3 - 5 minutes until sugar is bubbly. Serve hot.

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Category: Vegetables
Ingredient: Vegetable
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top

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