BELARUS PICKLED CARROTS

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My mom's holiday buffet always included these pickled carrots. I kept the tradition going, then passed the recipe to my daughter. In our family, it isn't a party without this dish. -Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, GA

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 pounds medium carrots, cut diagonally into 1/8-inch slices
3 bay leaves
2 teaspoons caraway seeds
2 cups water
1 cup sugar
1 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons kosher salt

Steps:

Place carrots and bay leaves in a large bowl. In a dry small saucepan, toast caraway seeds over medium heat 1-2 minutes or until aromatic, stirring frequently. Stir in water, sugar, vinegar and salt. Bring to a boil. Pour over carrots. Refrigerate, covered, overnight to allow flavors to blend., Transfer mixture to covered jars. Refrigerate up to 1 month.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 38 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 74mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein.