Kicked Up Spiced Carrots

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 2 lbs carrots (about 12 large)
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 -3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne (to taste)

Recipe

• 1 quarter carrots lengthwise and then cut into about 2-1/2-inch pieces.
• 2 heat butter in a heavy skillet over medium heat.
• 3 add in the carrot sticks and sauté uncovered for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until just slightly softened.
• 4 add in brown sugar stirring until the sugar is dissolved and melted.
• 5 stir in water, lemon juice, salt, cinnamon and cayenne; toss to combine and simmer covered until the carrots are desired tenderness and the liquid is reduced to a glaze (about 8-10 minutes).