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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 10 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This side dish is ideal when you'd like to serve your vegetables in a different way for a special dinner, says Barb Rudyk of Vermilion, Alberta. Cinnamon and nutmeg season baby carrots that are simmered with orange marmalade and brown sugar. Ingredients:
2 pounds fresh baby carrots |
1/2 cup orange marmalade |
3 tablespoons cold water,divided |
2 tablespoons brown sugar |
1 tablespoon butter, melted |
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg |
1/8 teaspoon pepper |
1 tablespoon cornstarch |
Directions:
1. In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the carrots, marmalade, 1 tablespoon water, brown sugar, butter and seasonings. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until carrots are tender.
2. Combine cornstarch and remaining water until smooth; stir into carrot mixture. Cover and cook on high for 30 minutes or until thickened. Serve with a slotted spoon. Yield: 6 servings.
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