Best Holiday Glazed Carrots Recipes

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HOLIDAY GLAZED CARROTS



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When I took over the holiday cooking in my house a few years ago, these Brandy-glazed carrots became a new Thanksgiving tradition. -Pam Fox, Dane, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds fresh baby carrots
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons salt
GLAZE:
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons brandy
3 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon brown sugar

Steps:

  • Place the carrots, sugar and salt in a large saucepan; add 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and set aside. , In the same pan, combine the glaze ingredients; cook and stir over medium heat until blended. Return carrots to pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 4-6 minutes or until carrots are glazed, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts :

HOLIDAY GLAZED CARROTS



HOLIDAY GLAZED CARROTS image

Categories     Vegetable     Side     Christmas

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 lbs carrots
1/4 c margarine
1/2 t salt
1/2 c brown sugar, firmly packed
1/4 c water
1/4 c pecans or English walnuts

Steps:

  • 1. Pare and slice carrots and cook until tender in water. Drain and cool. (Mom used the microwave.) 2. In a large skillet, combine margarine, salt, sugar and water. Stir over low heat until margarine melts and sugar dissolves. 3. Reduce heat and add carrots and pecans. Simmer, uncovered, 5 min basting often with syrup.

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