orange glazed carrots

Lake Jackson, TX
Updated on Jun 17, 2013

Carrots are so good for you and easily prepared. This recipe I created to give added flavor to the usual serving of carrots. The kids will consume the carrots sweetened with orange and honey without hesitation. Enjoy!

prep time 30 Min
cook time
method Stove Top
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups carrots, thickly sliced
  • 4 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 1/3 cup orange juice, fresh
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • - chopped chives*

How To Make orange glazed carrots

  • Step 1
    Place carrots in a sauce pan and cover with water; add 2 tbs. of butter and the salt. Bring to a boil and cook until tender. Drain.
  • Step 2
    Add to the carrots the remaining 2 tbs. butter, orange juice, honey, and brown sugar. Bring to a boil, then lower to simmer and cook approximately 3 - 5 minutes or until flavors blend well, stirring occassionally. Serve.
  • Step 3
    *Note: You can serve with a sprinkle of chopped chives on top for adult servings.

Discover More

Category: Vegetables
Category: Fruit Sauces
Keyword: #butter
Keyword: #honey
Keyword: #orange
Keyword: #sugar
Keyword: #juice
Keyword: #Carrots
Keyword: #Brown
Ingredient: Vegetable
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top

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