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glazed carrots recipe

Easy Sweet Orange Glazed Carrots

Tender carrots steamed and coated in a glossy sweet orange glaze made with apple juice concentrate and fresh zest, perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 8 carrots large, sliced into 1/4-inch thick slices; or 1-pound bag of baby carrots
  • 1/4 cup frozen apple juice concentrate thawed
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh orange rind
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • steamer
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Prepare the carrots: if using large carrots, slice them into 1/4-inch thick pieces; otherwise, use a 1-pound bag of baby carrots.
  2. Steam the carrots for about 15 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork.
  3. While the carrots are steaming, combine the thawed apple juice concentrate, grated orange rind, cornstarch, and ground cloves in a saucepan. Whisk until smooth to prevent lumps.
  4. Heat the saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the glaze thickens and becomes glossy, about 3-5 minutes.
  5. Add the steamed carrots to the glaze and gently fold until evenly coated.
  6. Serve the carrots immediately while hot.

Notes

For the best flavor, use fresh orange zest and avoid over-steaming the carrots to keep them tender-crisp.