Brown Sugar-Glazed Carrots

 

2

pounds carrots, cut into 1/4-inch slices (12 to 14 medium)

1/2

teaspoon salt, if desired

2/3

cup packed brown sugar

1/4

cup butter or margarine

1

teaspoon grated orange peel

1/2

teaspoon salt

• 1 Heat 1 inch water to boiling in 3-quart saucepan. Add carrots and, if desired, 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cover and heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer covered 12 to 15 minutes or until carrots are tender.
• 2 While carrots are cooking, heat brown sugar, butter, orange peel and 1/2 teaspoon salt in 10- or 12-inch skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved and mixture is bubbly. Be careful not to overcook or the mixture will taste scorched. Remove from heat.
• 3 Drain carrots. Stir carrots into brown sugar mixture. Cook over low heat about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally and gently, until carrots are glazed and hot.