These candied carrots are spiced with nutmeg and coated with a smooth, sweet brown sugar glaze, making them the an easy addition to a weeknight meal or an ideal compliment to your holiday table.
How to Make Candied Carrots
Start by melting 2 Tablespoons of lard or butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Lard is a healthy fat that we often use in my house because my son has a cow milk protein allergy. It’s an excellent substitution for butter or margarine if you have a good, local source. You can also use butter if that is your preference in your kitchen.
After melting your lard or butter, add 32 oz of baby carrots to your skillet. Spread 4 Tablespoons of packed dark brown sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg over your carrots.
Cover and cook on medium heat for 15 minutes or until your carrots are easily pierced with a fork. Once carrots are done cooking, mix in the brown sugar and nutmeg.
Little Cooks Corner
Little chefs ages 2 and up can assist with this recipe by dumping the carrots, brown sugar, and nutmeg into the skillet. Helpers ages 3 and up can also help by measuring the ingredients.
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Spiced Brown Sugar Glazed Candied Carrots
These candied carrots are spiced with nutmeg and coated with a smooth, sweet brown sugar glaze, making them the an easy addition to a weeknight meal or an ideal compliment to your holiday table.
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp lard or butter
- 32 oz baby carrots
- 4 Tbsp dark brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
Instructions
- Melt 2 Tablespoons of lard or butter in a medium skillet over medium heat.
- After melting your lard or butter, add 32 oz of baby carrots to your skillet. Spread 4 Tablespoons of packed dark brown sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg over your carrots.
- Cover and cook on medium heat for 15 minutes or until your carrots are easily pierced with a fork.
- Once carrots are done cooking, mix in the brown sugar and nutmeg.
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