Best Maple Raisin Carrots Recipes

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MAPLE BABY CARROTS



Maple Baby Carrots image

"I first tasted this three-ingredient side dish at my aunt's house," relates Karen Wren from Freedom, Maine. "I thought they were the sweetest, most tender carrots I'd ever had. I make them all the time now."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 pound fresh baby carrots
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 tablespoons maple syrup

Steps:

  • Place carrots and a small amount of water in a 1-1/2-qt. microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 4-6 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Add butter; microwave for 30 seconds or until melted. Drizzle with syrup; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 205mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

MAPLE GLAZED CARROTS



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A super-easy side dish for any occasion. Nice sweet and salty flavor to the carrots!

Provided by cherbear

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Carrots     Glazed Carrot Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 ½ pounds baby carrots
¼ cup butter
⅓ cup maple syrup
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place carrots into a pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and transfer carrots to a serving bowl.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir maple syrup into melted butter and cook until warmed, 1 to 2 more minutes. Pour butter-maple syrup over carrots and toss to coat; season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 6 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 100.8 mg, Sugar 11.9 g

MAPLE-GINGER GLAZED CARROTS



Maple-Ginger Glazed Carrots image

I first made this dish for my family and friends one Thanksgiving. Not only are the carrots lovely on the table, they taste terrific, too! -Jeannette Sabo, Lexington Park, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 pounds medium carrots, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1/4 cup water
3 tablespoons butter, divided
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
1/3 cup maple syrup
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, combine the carrots, water, 2 tablespoons butter and ginger. Cover and cook for 10 minutes. Cook, uncovered, until carrots are crisp-tender, 6-8 minutes longer., Stir in the syrup, vinegar, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until sauce is thickened, 5-6 minutes. Stir in remaining butter. If desired, garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 168mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MAPLE-BRAISED CARROTS



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Buttery, steamed carrots are a classic weeknight side dish. For this version, we've amped up the flavor using sweet maple syrup, fresh ginger, lemon and thyme, which are all cooked together in a skillet until tender and saucy.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Trim and peel 1 1/2 pounds carrots; halve lengthwise and crosswise. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 teaspoons grated ginger and cook 30 seconds. Add the carrots, 3 tablespoons maple syrup, 4 strips lemon zest, 2 thyme sprigs, 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, a pinch of cayenne and 1/2 cup water; stir. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer until tender but still saucy, 15 minutes. Discard the thyme; top with chopped chives.

MAPLE GLAZED CARROTS



Maple Glazed Carrots image

I like to make this side dish when I want to add some color to my meal. The touch of maple syrup is a nice surprise and so compatible with the carrot flavor. The crunch of pecans adds a special touch. -Sharon Bickett, Chester, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1-1/2 cups baby carrots or sliced carrots
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1/4 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring carrots and water to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10 minutes or until tender. Drain. Stir in the butter, syrup and pecans until the butter is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245 calories, Fat 16g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 105mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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