Spiced Carrots               

 tags (edit): @Vogel @Tried Easy Vegetables Side Dish  

 

Though the spices in these carrots hint at North Africa, this dish will fit in well with a traditional North American Thanksgiving meal.

Ingredients

2 pound Carrots Medium About 12 Carrots
2 tablespoon Unsalted Butter
2 tablespoon Brown Sugar
1/2 cup Water
2 teaspoon Fresh Lemon Juice
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon Cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon Cayenne or To Taste
 

Instructions
 1. Peel carrots and quarter lengthwise, then cut into 2 1/2 inch pieces

2. Heat butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until foam subsides, then saute carrots, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened; about 5 minutes.

3. Add brown sugar, stirring until sugar is melted. Stir in water, lemon juice, salt, cinnamon, and cayenne.

4. Simmer, covered, until carrots are tender and liquid is reduced to a glaze, 8 to 10 minutes.


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Yields: 6 Servings
     GOURMET magazine, Nov 2004, page 106

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