Yummy marmalade carrots
BY READERS DIGEST
1st Jan 2015 Recipes
My favourite way to prepare baby carrots is to steam them, then drizzle with an orangey glaze that makes them candy-sweet. Toasting the nuts is key. It really takes this dish to the next level.
Cooking time: 30 mins
Serves: 8
Ingredients
2 lbs. fresh baby carrots
2/3 cup orange marmalade
3 Tbsp. brown sugar
2 Tbsp. butter
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1 tsp. rum extract
Step 1
In a large saucepan, place steamer basket over 1 in. of water. Place carrots in basket. Bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to maintain a low boil; steam, covered, 12-15 minutes or until carrots are crisp-tender.
Step 2
Meanwhile, in a saucepan, blend marmalade, brown sugar and butter; cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and reduced to about 1/2 cup.
Step 3
Stir in pecans and extract.
Step 4
Place carrots in a large bowl. Add marmalade mixture and toss gently to coat.
Tip: A bag of carrot cuties saves you loads of time.
