SWEET HOLIDAY CARROTS

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Fit for the finest holiday table, dried cranberries plumped in a mixture of honey and lemon juice guarantee a sweet-tart glaze for tender carrots. -Donna Marie Ryan, Topsfield, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 medium carrots, sliced
1/2 cup water
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained
1/2 cup chopped peeled tart apple
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup honey
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Place carrots and water in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 5 minutes. , Add pineapple, apple, cranberries, honey, lemon juice and salt; cook 3-4 minutes or until carrots are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally., Combine butter, flour and cinnamon; stir into pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Sprinkle with walnuts before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 321mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

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