Candied Carrots Recipe
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Candied Carrots

By: Denyse 
"My family's favorite vegetable. They are great for the holdiays, too!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (303)

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Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 pound carrots, cut into 2 inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons butter, diced
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Place carrots in a pot of salted water. Bring water to a boil, reduce heat to a high simmer and cook about 20 to 30 minutes. Do not cook the carrots to a mushy stage!
  2. Drain the carrots, reduce the heat to its lowest possible setting and return the carrots to the pan. Stir in butter, brown sugar, salt and pepper. Cook for about 3 to 5 minutes, until sugar is bubbly. Serve hot!

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 150 | Total Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 15mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 11, 2005 by Karen Grant   view full review
These were delicious. I made them ahead of time by boiling them, draining the water and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 25, 2003 by LITTLEFATCAT   view full review
I steamed the carrots instead of boiling them. Instead of turning the heat to low after...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 12, 2003 by TRACYDBURT   view full review
Great recipe! I left out the pepper and added a little cinnamon instead. It was a huge hit...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2003 by YUMYUM123   view full review
I used baby carrots for this recipe. I really liked the taste of the glaze but wish it had...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 29, 2004 by ANGELBELIEVER   view full review
Made these for this years Thanksgiving dinner. Sauce was a little runny so I added a little...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by Rebslo   view full review
It certainly doesn't get much easier than this. Tasty and simple!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 29, 2008 by Kathy   view full review
I have been making this for a year on this website. I just now finally signed up to rate this....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 12, 2006 by cookntaste   view full review
Love these carrots! I nuked mine in the microwave to the desired done-ness, then added the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 21, 2007 by Vickie   view full review
Delicious! You may want to increase the quantity, though - 2 adults and a 2 year old finished...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 15, 2003 by BinasMom   view full review
I used baby carrots and they cooked according to directions perfectly. A very good recipe and...

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