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A side dish of carrots is a dependable old standby that provides both color and nutrition to your table. Even with all their good qualities, cooked carrots are a bit bland and boring, especially when they come from a can. A sweet glaze brings out the best in your carrot dish, making them palatable for even the most avowed vegetable-hater. Although fresh carrots generally have the best flavor and texture, you can glaze canned carrots and have a tasty dish on the table in minutes.
Step 1
Place brown sugar and butter in a large saucepan. Use approximately 2 tablespoons of brown sugar and 1 tablespoon of butter for every 2 cups of carrots. Add a small amount of raisins, if desired.
Step 2
Add salt to taste or flavor the carrots with a dash of cinnamon. For tangy carrots, stir in about 1/4 to 1/2 cup of orange juice or balsamic vinegar for every 2 cups of carrots.
Step 3
Turn the burner on medium-low and heat the mixture, stirring frequently, until the brown sugar dissolves into the butter.
Step 4
Drain the canned carrots thoroughly, and stir them into the brown sugar mixture. Stir gently until the carrots are hot and evenly covered with the syrupy glaze.
Step 5
Keep the carrots warm until you're ready to serve and transfer them to a serving bowl. Garnish the carrots with a sprig of parsley, if desired.
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References
Tips
- You can also provide a mild orange flavor by stirring in about 1 teaspoon of grated orange peel.
- If you prefer, make a glaze with honey or agave nectar instead of brown sugar.
Writer Bio
M.H. Dyer began her writing career as a staff writer at a community newspaper and is now a full-time commercial writer. She writes about a variety of topics, with a focus on sustainable, pesticide- and herbicide-free gardening. She is an Oregon State University Master Gardener and Master Naturalist and holds a Master of Fine Arts in creative nonfiction writing.
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