Southern Apricot Glazed Carrots

What I Used:

  • 2 lbs large carrots
  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • 1/3 cup apricot preserves
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp grated orange peel
  • 2 tsp lemon juice

Mise en place

  • Wash and peel carrots

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  • Cut carrots on the diagonal

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  • Add 1 1/2 cups water, cover, steam for 20 minutes

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(1)  Melt butter and stir in preserves until fully combined.

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(2)  Add nutmeg, salt, orange peel, and lemon juice.  Stir to combine.

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(3)  Toss steamed carrots with apricot mixture until thoroughly coated.

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(4)  Serve immediately.

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