Grown-Up Candied Carrots
Candied carrots are a popular side dish in American cuisine, often served during holiday meals.
This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 40 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.
Grown-Up Candied Carrots
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Peel and slice the carrots into coins.
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In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
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Add the brown sugar, maple syrup, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, orange juice, and orange zest to the saucepan. Stir until well combined.
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Add the sliced carrots to the saucepan and stir to coat them with the sauce.
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Transfer the carrots and sauce to a baking dish.
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Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
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Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the carrots are tender and the sauce has thickened.
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Remove from the oven and let the carrots rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 150kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 7g11%
- Total Carbohydrate 22g8%
- Sugars 15g
- Protein 2g4%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
