Best Marmalade Glazed Carrots With Candied Pecans Recipes

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MARMALADE-GLAZED CARROTS



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This side dish is ideal when you'd like to serve your vegetables in a different way for a special dinner. Cinnamon and nutmeg season baby carrots that are simmered with orange marmalade and brown sugar. -Barb Rudyk, Vermilion, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 5h40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds fresh carrots halved lengthwise and cut into 2-inch pieces
1/2 cup orange marmalade
3 tablespoons cold water, divided
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon cornstarch

Steps:

  • In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the carrots, marmalade, 1 tablespoon water, brown sugar, butter and seasonings. Cover and cook on low until carrots are tender, 5-6 hours., In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and remaining water until smooth; stir into carrot mixture. Cover and cook on high until thickened, about 30 minutes. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 252mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

MARMALADE CANDIED CARROTS



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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.

MAPLE-GLAZED CARROTS WITH PECANS



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The natural sweetness of carrots goes well with maple flavors in this easy side dish.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 lb ready-to-eat baby-cut carrots
1/4 cup real maple or maple-flavored syrup
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In 12-inch skillet, heat broth and salt to boiling over high heat. Add carrots; reduce heat to medium. Cover; cook 10 to 12 minutes or just until crisp-tender. Drain if necessary.
  • Add syrup and butter to carrots in saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until carrots are glazed. Sprinkle with pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 135 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 0 g

MARMALADE-GLAZED CARROTS



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Make and share this Marmalade-Glazed Carrots recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Audrey M

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb baby carrots, scrubbed
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
1/4 cup orange marmalade
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a 10 inch frying pan over high heat, add water and carrots.
  • Cover and bring to a boil then reduce heat to medium-high heat.
  • Cook carrots for about 8 minutes or when fork tender.
  • Don't forget to stir during cooking.
  • Drain carrots.
  • Return carrots to pan over high heat.
  • Add butter, orange marmalade, ginger, and nutmeg.
  • Stir often until marmalade mixture clings to carrots, 5 to 6 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with parsley and add salt and pepper to taste.

BROWN SUGAR-GLAZED CARROTS



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Not only do they add a bright burst of color to any plate, but carrots are often the first vegetable that most little ones will consider eating. Their natural sweetness is given some amplification by making these caramelized carrots with a brown sugar, orange peel and butter glaze. Even big kids will be asking for seconds of these delicious glazed carrots.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds carrots, cut into 1/4-inch slices (12 to 14 medium)
1/2 teaspoon salt, if desired
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter
1 teaspoon orange zest
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Heat 1 inch water to boiling in 3-quart saucepan. Add carrots and, if desired, 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cover and heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer covered 12 to 15 minutes or until carrots are tender.
  • While carrots are cooking, heat brown sugar, butter, orange zest and 1/2 teaspoon salt in 10- or 12-inch skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved and mixture is bubbly. Be careful not to overcook or the mixture will taste scorched. Remove from heat.
  • Drain carrots. Stir carrots into brown sugar mixture. Cook over low heat about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally and gently, until carrots are glazed and hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 380 mg

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