delicious glazed carrots

(1 RATING)
3 Pinches
Holland, PA
Updated on Nov 20, 2019

Easy to make. Cook ahead of time. Refrigerate for up to 3 days and reheat before serving.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Bake
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 4 cups peeled and sliced carrots
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 4 tablespoons dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

How To Make delicious glazed carrots

  • Step 1
    Bring the carrots, butter, brown sugar, water, and orange juice to a boil in heavy large skillet. Reduce the heat to medium, cover, and simmer 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Step 2
    Uncover, stir in the orange zest and season with salt and pepper.
  • Step 3
    Cook until the carrots are fork tender and the juices have reduced to a glossy glaze, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Step 4
    You can use 4 cups of baby carrots in place of the sliced carrots.
  • Step 5
    Oven Cooking: Place the carrots in a baking dish. Use 1/3 cup of water, then add remaining ingredients, except orange zest.
  • Step 6
    Bake at 350 degrees for 1 to 1-1/2 hours. Sprinkle with orange zest.
  • Step 7
    Microwave Cooking Place the carrots in a 1-1/2 qt microwave safe dish with 2 tbsp. water and the remaining ingredients, except orange zest. Cover and microwave on high for 8 to 10 minutes or until crisp tender. Sprinkle with orange zest.

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Category: Vegetables
Ingredient: Vegetable
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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