TENDER CARROTS WITH APRICOTS

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This is a lovely side dish with ham or chicken. Very simple to make too. Soaking time for the apricots is 1hr 30mins.

Provided by Annacia

Categories     Fruit

Time 25m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup dried apricot
1 1/2 cups carrots, cut into 1/2 inch rounds
1 1/2 tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoon unsalted butter
1/8 teaspoon sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh parsley (optional)

Steps:

  • Cover apricots with hot water in a bowl and soak 1 1/2 hours.
  • Drain and pat dry.
  • Cut apricots into thin strips.
  • Combine next 4 ingredients in a heavy nonstick pan over medium heat.
  • Cover tightly, reduce heat to low and cook 12-15 minutes, or until carrots are just tender.
  • Add apricots and return to heat 1-2 minutes.
  • Serve carrots sprinkled with parsley if desired.

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