orange glazed carrots
This is one of the side dish items I plan to make for Easter dinner. Our family loves, them so I make them quite often. Sometimes I make crinkle-cut with my special tool, other times I use baby carrots or crinkle-cut medallions. No matter how you slice them they are always good. I like to add a pinch of nutmeg to enhance the flavors of the orange liqueur & orange marmalade. There is no need to wait for a holiday to make these they are great any time of year or season. Try them I am sure you & your family will agree.
Blue Ribbon Recipe
Between the orange marmalade and orange-flavored Grand Mariner, there's a lot of orange in these glazed carrots. Orange blends well with the natural sweetness of the carrots and brown sugar. Nutmeg is a nice touch and has you guessing, "what's that flavor?". A quick and easy glazed carrots recipe everyone will enjoy.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds baby carrots
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8-1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/4 cup orange marmalade
- 1 tablespoon Grand Marnier (orange liqueur)
How To Make orange glazed carrots
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Step 1In a medium-size saucepan, add carrots and enough water to cook. Cook over medium-high heat until tender. When cooked, pour off most of the water but RESERVE ABOUT 3/4 CUP. -
Step 2In a small mixing bowl, combine sugar, nutmeg (if using), salt, butter, orange marmalade, and orange liqueur.
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Step 3Pour mixture over carrots. Then add reserved liquid; stir.
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Step 4Let simmer for 4 to 5 minutes over low heat. Stir to avoid sticking.
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Step 5Special Note: You may substitute honey for the marmalade if desired, and use rum or bourbon instead of the liqueur. Garnish with orange slices, orange wedges or orange cups & a sprig of mint if desired.
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