Maple-Glazed Carrots

SUBMITTED BY: Edie DeSpain 

"Carrots are my favorite vegetable, so I'm always searching for different ways to prepare them. This festive dish is quick to make and nicely complements the turkey."
PREP TIME  15 Min
READY IN  15 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 12 medium carrots, peeled and julienned
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2/3 cup orange juice
  • 5 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 5 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon grated orange peel
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large saucepan, bring 1 in. of water and carrots to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender.
  2. Meanwhile, in another saucepan, combine the cornstarch and orange juice until smooth. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Drain carrots; transfer to a serving bowl. Pour glaze over carrots; gently stir to coat.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 2.67 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 9, 2007 by Jason 
I was afraid these would be too sweet, but was pleasantly surprised with how tasty these were.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 2.67 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 10, 2007 by Audrey 
Very disappointing - this was more like Orange Glazed Carrots. The orange flavoring over... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 2.67 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 2, 2009 by QUARTERS1 
We found these carrots a little too sweet and I agree that the orange overpowered the maple. MORE


 
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