HONEY GLAZED CARROTS AND PEARS

Honey Glazed Carrots and Pears image

My wife and I put together this recipe for an office Christmas party, and it got rave reviews. This side dish is easy to prepare and has a great taste.

Provided by Walter Jenny Jr.

Categories Side Dish Vegetables Carrots Glazed Carrot Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3 Anjou pears, peeled and cut into chunks
3 pounds carrots, peeled and sliced
1 cup butter
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, or as needed

Steps:

Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add pears; cover and steam until tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer pears to a bowl. Add carrots to steamer, cover, and cook until tender, about 10 minutes; add carrots to bowl with pears.
Heat butter in a saucepan over medium heat; stir in brown sugar, honey, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally, until sugar has melted and glaze is slightly reduced, 5 to 10 minutes.
Pour glaze over pears and carrots; toss to coat. Remove pears and carrots with a slotted spoon and transfer to a serving dish; sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.7 calories, Carbohydrate 22.6 g, Cholesterol 40.7 mg, Fat 15.7 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 188.7 mg, Sugar 14.6 g