Candied Carrots Recipe | How To Make Southern Candied Carrots | Easter Side Dish | Ep. 528 🥕

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Honey adds sweetness with fewer calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides healthy fats with a similar texture.

Prep the carrots by cutting the bottoms and tops off.

Peel the carrots.

Cut the carrots on the diagonal into about 1/4 inch pieces and place them in a bowl.

In a skillet over medium heat, add the carrots.

In a separate bowl, mix 1 cup of water with 1 teaspoon of salt and stir.

Pour the salted water into the skillet with the carrots and bring to a rapid simmer.

Cook the carrots for about 5 minutes until they are fork tender.

Add 1/4 cup of packed light brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract, 2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed orange juice, 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon to the skillet.

Stir the mixture and bring it to a boil.

Let the mixture cook until it reduces to a glaze for about 4 to 5 minutes, tossing the carrots occasionally to coat them in the sauce.

Once the glaze has reduced, turn off the heat and pour the carrots into a serving bowl.

Add a sprinkle of salt, black pepper, and fresh parsley on top before serving.

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