APRICOT-GLAZED CARROTS

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Our daughter made this for us using a mixture of carrots and parsnips. Delicious!!

Provided by Marilyn Mittelstadt

Categories     Vegetables

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 lb carrots, cut on diagonal
3 Tbsp butter or margarine
1/3 c apricot preserves
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 - 1 tsp freshly grated orange peel
2 tsp fresh lemon juice
parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • 1. Cook scraped and cut carrots in salted water until just tender, about 20 minutes. Drain.
  • 2. Melt butter and stir in preserves until blended. Add nutmeg, salt, orange peel and lemon juice.
  • 3. Toss carrots with apricot mixture until well coated. Garnish with parsley and serve at once.
  • 4. Note: Good with Poultry or Pork.

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