Shelly's Recipe

* Florida Sunshine Glazed Carrots *

Category: Carrots

Serves 6

6 carrots, peeled and sliced large chunks
2 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. ground corriander
1/4 tsp. allspice
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) butter
salt and pepper to taste
10 dried apricots, slivered
1/3 cup sliced almonds
2 tbsp. fresh orange or tangerine juice

Place the carrots in a saucpan, cover barely with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 10. mts. Rinse under cold water and drain.

Stir the sugar and spices together and set aside.

Melt the butter in a skillet, stir in the carrots and the citrus juice. Sprinkle with the sugar mixture and cook over med. heat til carrots are glazed and sauce is slightly thick. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.

Stir in apricots and almonds and cook an additional 5 mts. Serve immediately.