Marmalade Candied Carrots

Name: Marmalade Candied Carrots
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds fresh baby carrots; 2/3 cup orange marmalade; 3 tablespoons brown sugar; 2 tablespoons butter; 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted; 1 teaspoon rum extract

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 8 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

My favorite way to make baby carrots is to steam them, then drizzle with an orangey glaze that makes them candy-sweet. —Heather Clemmons, Supply, North Carolina

Ingredients

2 pounds fresh baby carrots
2/3 cup orange marmalade
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1 teaspoon rum extract

Directions

In a large saucepan, place steamer basket over 1 in. water. Place carrots in basket. Bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to maintain a low boil; steam, covered, 12-15 minutes or until carrots are crisp-tender.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine marmalade, brown sugar and butter; cook and stir over medium heat until mixture is thickened and reduced to about 1/2 cup. Stir in pecans and extract.
Place carrots in a large bowl. Add marmalade mixture and toss gently to coat.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 211 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 115mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 4g fiber), 2g protein.

My favorite way to make baby carrots is to steam them, then drizzle with an orangey glaze that makes them candy-sweet. —Heather Clemmons, Supply, North Carolina

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