Saucy Minted Carrots

Description

Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group

• Source: Southern Living Holiday Dinners 1982
• 8 servings

Ingredients

• 4 cups water
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 pounds baby carrots
• ½ cup butter
• ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped

Procedures

1. Combine water, sugar and salt in a large saucepan; add carrots, stirring well.
2. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and cook 12 to 15 minutes or until tender.
3. Drain carrots, reserving 1 cup liquid.
4. Set carrots aside and keep warm.
5. Melt butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat; add brown sugar and cornstarch, stirring until smooth.
6. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
7. Gradually add 1 cup reserved liquid; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened and bubbly.
8. Stir in mint.
9. Pour sauce over carrots, stirring gently to coat.