GLAZED SPICED CARROTS

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Glazed carrots are a classic side dish for all kinds of special occasions. They're the perfect accompaniment for all kinds of main entrees. This recipe is very easy to put together, leaving your oven and stove top free for other cooking creations. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 6h10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 pounds small carrots
1/2 cup peach preserves
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
Toasted chopped pecans, optional

Steps:

Place carrots in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Combine the preserves, butter, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into preserve mixture. Pour over carrots., Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until tender. Stir carrots; sprinkle with pecans if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Fat 15g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 327mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein.