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Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots
Melissa Hart

Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots

Glazed carrots are simple enough that there is nowhere for bad texture to hide. Simmer them until barely tender, then reduce the butter-and-brown-sugar coating until shiny rather than soupy. The orange side dish has earned its place at a roast dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs carrots peeled and cut into 1/2-inch coins
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon

Method
 

  1. Combine the carrots, water and salt in a wide skillet and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.
  2. Cover and cook for 8 minutes until the carrots are barely tender when pierced with a fork.
  3. Uncover and cook until the remaining water has nearly evaporated.
  4. Add the butter, brown sugar and cinnamon and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, tossing often, until the glaze looks shiny and clings to the carrots.
  5. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the lemon juice before serving.