Glazed Carrots
By: Anonymous
Published: Wednesday, December 9, 2009 - 2:18am

Ingredients




2 1/2 pounds carrots
drained pineapple, optional
2 tablespoons cornstarch optional for thickening glaze Dissolved in 2 tbsp. cold Parsley flakes garnish
1/2 cup corn syrup
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup half
half or heavy cream
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ginger
Sm. can crushed

Preparation

1 1. Prepare carrots and slice diagonally approximately 1/4 inch thick, cook until slightly crisp but not over done; drain. 2 2. Combine remaining ingredients (except for cornstarch at this point) 1 1/2 cup yield. 3 3. Boil 5 minutes, stirring often. 4 4. Pour over carrots, reheat as needed, glaze can also be used with sweet potatoes but bake for 15 minutes at 325 degrees for potatoes. Serves 8.

About


These glazed carrots are great as a Thanksgiving side dish or as a way to persuade picky eaters to eat vegetables.