Twenty days until Thanksgiving. That’s less than three weeks. Then Christmas. Then New Years. 2014. Should I start getting ready for Summer now? Probably.
Like everybody else I as well cannot believe this year is almost over. Though it will come and go before we know it, I like to cherish these last two months of the year. Why? Food.
Unfortunately this is the season of butter and brown sugar. It’s irresistible, it’s challenging, it’s freaking comfort food. I let myself slide during holiday season, especially since I’m prepping and tweaking recipes for dinner weeks ahead. I will give one trick though: less whites, more colors. When your circling around the dinner table deciding what to plate with your tongue hanging half way out your mouth, try to remember to keep your plate as colorful as possible. Greens and oranges baby.
So about these maple glazed carrots. Oh my god. It’s hard to describe something that makes you speechless. They’re sweet and savory with a pinch of nutmeg for a holiday twist and topped off with toasted pecans for a necessary crunch.
I made a separate post that is somewhat dedicated to this recipe. There are so many different types of carrot cuts and styles which is completely up to you. Each have their own advantage and disadvantage. I recommend reading over that before making your maple glazed carrots. I also mention lots about the importance of knife skills, cus oh boy do you need those in the kitchen.
- l lb carrots - peeled and cut
- 2 TBS. butter
- 1/4 c. maple syrup
- 1 T. light brown sugar
- Toasted pecans (optional)
- Nutmeg for garnish
- Melt the butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add the carrots and stir to coat in the butter.
- Cover and let the carrots cook until tender. Avoid any coloring.
- Once the carrots are fork tender (time varies on the amount/size of carrots), add the maple syrup and brown sugar. Stir and reduce the heat to low until almost all of the liquid is absorbed (will be some left).
- Garnish with a sprinkle of nutmeg and toasted pecans. Drizzle with any remaining glaze.
- The better the maple syrup, the better the product.
- Carrots will not take long to cook, so keep an eye on them!
- Toss extra pecans in any excess glaze for a yummy snack.
[shopeat_button]
