Mother in Law's Carrots
Elevate your side dish game with "Mother in Law's Carrots," a nostalgic recipe bursting with sweet and citrusy flavors. Tender, diagonally sliced carrots are gently simmered in a luscious glaze made from melted butter, brown sugar, honey, and freshly squeezed orange juice, delicately spiced with ground cinnamon for a cozy touch. Quick and easy to prepare in just 30 minutes, this vibrant dish is beautifully finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, adding an herby brightness to every bite. Perfect for holiday feasts or weeknight dinners, this irresistible recipe pairs wonderfully with roasted meats or as part of a vegetarian spread. Add this decadent yet simple carrot recipe to your repertoire, and watch it become a family favorite!
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Ingredients
- 6 medium carrots
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 cup orange juice
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
- 4 cups water
Directions
Step 1
Peel the carrots and slice them into evenly sized diagonal pieces, about 1/4-inch thick.
Step 2
Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add the sliced carrots and cook for 5–7 minutes, or until they are just tender but still slightly firm. Drain and set aside.
Step 3
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, stir in the brown sugar, honey, orange juice, ground cinnamon, and salt, mixing until a smooth glaze forms.
Step 4
Add the cooked carrots to the skillet and toss them gently to coat them in the glaze.
Step 5
Reduce the heat to low and let the carrots simmer in the glaze for about 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the glaze thickens and the carrots are tender.
Step 6
Transfer the glazed carrots to a serving dish and garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a burst of color and added flavor.
Step 7
Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1676.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 620.1 |
| Total Fat 25.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 14.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g | |
| Cholesterol 62mg | 0% |
| Sodium 314.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 99.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 12.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 73.5g | |
| Protein 6.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 250.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 1.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1799.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories