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Apricot Glazed Carrots
Prep
15 mins
Cook
10 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
This is one of my favorite side dishes to make because it comes together in just 25 minutes, yet tastes like you spent all afternoon in the kitchen. Carrots are naturally sweet and packed with beta carotene, which your body converts to vitamin A for healthy eyes and skin. What I love most is how the apricot preserves create this gorgeous glaze that caramelizes beautifully, while the orange zest and lemon juice add brightness and prevent the dish from feeling too heavy. It's simple enough for a weeknight dinner but elegant enough to serve at a dinner party, and it won't break your budget either.
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Ingredients
- 22 pounds carrots, peeled and diagonally sliced
- 33 tablespoons butter, melted
- ⅓ cup apricot preserves⅓ cup apricot preserves
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon salt
- 11 teaspoon orange zest
- 22 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, chopped fresh parsley for garnish
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Instructions
- 1
Add carrots to a pot of lightly salted water, and bring to a low boil. Simmer until carrots are tender. Drain.
- 2
Put melted butter in a bowl, and stir in apricot preserves. Stir in nutmeg, salt, orange zest, and lemon juice. Add carrots, and stir well to coat. Sprinkle with chopped parsley.
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