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Simple Orange Glazed Carrots

orange glazed carrots

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Cooked carrots are finished with a sweet orange flavored glaze. The buttery glaze is flavored with fresh orange zest.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound carrots, about 3 cups sliced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated orange zest
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Put the carrots in a saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil over high heat. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook for about 15 minutes, or until just tender. Drain thoroughly.
  2. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the granulated sugar, orange zest, and salt. Add the cooked carrots and continue cooking until carrots are hot and glazed, stirring frequently.