Brandy Glazed Carrots

A touch of brandy gives a simple carrot side dish a sophisticated taste. Best of all, it can be prepared 1 or 2 days in advance if needed.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 120 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon brandy
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• ⅓ cup fresh orange juice
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch, or as needed
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley (Optional)
• 2 pounds carrots, trimmed and peeled

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add carrots, cover, and steam until tender, 7 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 3

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat and stir in brown sugar until dissolved; add brandy, orange juice, and cornstarch. Stirring constantly, bring sauce to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until thick, about 1 minute. Pour sauce over carrots in baking dish. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling, about 30 minutes. Garnish with parsley.