Apricot Glazed Carrots Recipe
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Apricot Glazed Carrots

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"Carrots are cooked tender then mixed with a tangy apricot sauce. Serve cold or slightly warm."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.1 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (78)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds carrots, peeled and diagonally sliced
  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1/3 cup apricot preserves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Directions

  1. Add carrots to a pot of lightly salted water, and bring to a low boil. Simmer until carrots are tender. Drain.
  2. Put melted butter in a bowl, and stir in apricot preserves. Stir in nutmeg, salt, orange zest, and lemon juice. Add carrots, and stir well to coat. Sprinkle with chopped parsley.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 119 | Total Fat: 4.7g | Cholesterol: 11mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 8, 2006 by lisa2roberto   view full review
This was terrific! I actually used baby carrots and used orange preserves instead of apricot....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 30, 2007 by ISLANDGIRL05   view full review
I made this tonight as a side veggie dish with the Homemade Black Bean Veggie Burgers. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 2, 2005 by campanaclan   view full review
I made these for Thanksgiving and got rave reviews, not sweet like the brown sugar glaze! The...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 2, 2005 by CHEFHEINS   view full review
Excellant dish. I steamed the carrots instead of boiling.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2009 by Jillian Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
These carrots were a nice change from the usual honey glazed. I used steam in bag baby...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 28, 2005 by k-lub   view full review
Perfect vegetable dish for the holidays- no argument here. This one is pretty quick and and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2005 by nyangel1203   view full review
This has to be the most tasteless dish I have ever eaten. I added extra apricot preserves,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on May 23, 2006 by Chelsey Wolnowski   view full review
OMG Delish!
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 17, 2006 by outerspacey   view full review
I think it could have been more sweet to my taste but I like less sugar for the kids. My kids...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2005 by D. Y. T.   view full review
Quick, easy and very flavorful. Great side item.

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