Best Marmalade Candied Carrots Recipes

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MARMALADE-GLAZED CARROTS WITH CANDIED PECANS



Marmalade-Glazed Carrots With Candied Pecans image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 6-8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons orange marmalade
2 pounds baby carrots (preferably rainbow), tops trimmed
3/4 cup fresh orange juice
3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/3 cup chopped candied pecans

Steps:

  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the marmalade, then add the carrots, orange juice, brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce the heat to medium low. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the carrots are almost tender, 13 to 15 minutes.
  • Uncover and add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter to the skillet. Increase the heat to medium high and cook, stirring, until the liquid is reduced, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a platter and sprinkle with the candied pecans.
  • Photograph courtesy Anna Williams

MARMALADE CANDIED CARROTS



Marmalade Candied Carrots image

My favorite way to make baby carrots is to steam them, then drizzle with an orangey glaze that makes them candy-sweet. -Heather Clemmons, Supply, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds fresh baby carrots
2/3 cup orange marmalade
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1 teaspoon rum extract

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, place steamer basket over 1 in. water. Place carrots in basket. Bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to maintain a low boil; steam, covered, 12-15 minutes or until carrots are crisp-tender., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine marmalade, brown sugar and butter; cook and stir over medium heat until mixture is thickened and reduced to about 1/2 cup. Stir in pecans and extract., Place carrots in a large bowl. Add marmalade mixture and toss gently to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 115mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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