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

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Ingredients

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