Best Apple Glazed Baby Carrots Recipes

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APPLE AND HONEY GLAZED BABY CARROTS



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A great simple side dish that's good any time of year. The liquid is cooked down to a flavorful glaze that tastes great on pork chops or ham. endless possibilities! The carrots should be partially steamed or 'cooked' so they are tender but still firm.

Provided by 2Bleu

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 tablespoons butter
2 lbs baby carrots, partially steamed
1 1/2 cups apple juice or 1 1/2 cups apple cider
1/4 cup honey
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh dill
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add carrots to the skillet and simmer about 2-3 minutes.
  • Add apple juice, honey, and dill. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer about 15 minutes or until carrots are tender and liquid is reduced to a glaze, stirring occasionally. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

APPLE-GLAZED BABY CARROTS



APPLE-GLAZED BABY CARROTS image

Categories     Fruit

Yield 4 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

baby carrots (about 1&1/2 bags) 3 cup ---
lemon juice 1 Tbsp ---
low-calorie margarine 1 Tbsp ---
apple juice concentrate 3 Tbsp ---
low-fat, low-sodium chicken broth 2/3 cup ---
cinnamon 1 tsp ---
cornstarch or arrowroot powder 2 tsp ---
water 1

Steps:

  • In a steamer over 2 inches of boiling water, steam the carrots, covered, for 3 minutes. Sprinkle with lemon juice. Melt the margarine in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the apple juice concentrate and cook until it melts. Add the broth and cinnamon and bring to a boil. Mix together the cornstarch or arrowroot powder with the water. Add to the skillet, lower the heat, and cook until thickened. Add the carrots and toss well to coat.

APPLE-GLAZED BABY CARROTS



Apple-Glazed Baby Carrots image

No need for sticky brown sugar and high-fat butter; let the natural, sweet taste of the carrots shine through. From American Diabetes Association.

Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme) @lazyme5909

Categories     Vegetables

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cup(s) baby carrots (about 1 1/2 8-oz bags)
1 tablespoon(s) lemon juice
1 tablespoon(s) low-calorie margarine
3 tablespoon(s) apple juice concentrate
2/3 cup(s) low-fat low-sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon(s) cinnamon
2 1-liter teaspoon(s) cornstarch (or arrowroot powder)
1 tablespoon(s) water

Steps:

  • In a steamer over 2 inches of boiling water, steam the carrots, covered, for 3 minutes. Sprinkle with lemon juice.
  • Melt the margarine in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the apple juice concentrate and cook until it melts. Add the broth and cinnamon and bring to a boil.
  • Mix together the cornstarch or arrowroot powder with the water. Add to the skillet, lower the heat, and cook until thickened. Add the carrots and toss well to coat.
  • Serving size: 1/2 cup. Exchanges Per Serving: 2 Vegetable. Nutrition Facts: Calories 61; Calories from Fat 12; Total Fat 1g; Saturated Fat 0g; Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 77mg; Carbohydrate 12g; Dietary Fiber 2g; Sugars 7g; Protein 1g.

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