Sugared Asparagus Recipe
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Sugared Asparagus

By: Billie Moss 
"When my husband and I moved from Oklahoma to Rio Grande Valley in Texas years ago, I gained an appreciation for a variety of fresh vegetables. This tasty recipe is a simple way to dress up one of our favorites--asparagus! --Billie Moss, El Sobrante, California"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (55)

Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces
  • 1 cup chicken broth

Directions

  1. In a skillet over medium-high, heat butter and brown sugar until sugar is dissolved. Add asparagus; saute for 2 minutes. Stir in chicken broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender. Remove asparagus to a serving dish and keep warm. Cook sauce, uncovered, until reduced by half. Pour over asparagus and serve immediately.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 5, 2008 by STARGAZER8383   view full review
Oh. My. Gosh! This is my new favorite side dish. As another reviewer suggested, I sauteed some...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 30, 2011 by Molly Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This is a delicious and easy way to prepare asparagus. The broth, butter and brown sugar make...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2006 by KGE2   view full review
This looked different so my wife and I decided to try it. The aspargus turned out very good....
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 2, 2009 by shnooter8   view full review
Tasty and light - didn't taste like candy as others suggested. Next time I will add in some...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 30, 2011 by Trin   view full review
This is my new way to fix asparagus! The only thing I did add was a little fresh squeezed...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 10, 2010 by SisterSarah Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
GREAT! I was afraid this was going to be be too sweet, as it turns out it was just lightly...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 24, 2008 by Francine   view full review
Loved the concept of this recipe. I added a cap-ful of lemon juice and 2 splashes of soy...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 17, 2011 by cclampkin   view full review
I added apples and garlic. The sugary salty combo was soooo de-lish! I made this with the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2011 by cred   view full review
Very good, just a hint of sweetness, not overpowering at all. I loved it, and so did my...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 26, 2009 by WAMommyof4 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This is the only way my family eats asparagus now! My picky 9 year old absolutely loves...

 

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