Honey Glazed Carrots and Pears

My wife and I put together this recipe for an office Christmas party, and it got rave reviews. This side dish is easy to prepare and has a great taste.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 227 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, or as needed
• 3 Anjou pears, peeled and cut into chunks
• 3 pounds carrots, peeled and sliced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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 pears; cover and steam until tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer pears to a bowl. Add carrots to steamer, cover, and cook until tender, about 10 minutes; add carrots to bowl with pears.

Step 2

Heat butter in a saucepan over medium heat; stir in brown sugar, honey, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally, until sugar has melted and glaze is slightly reduced, 5 to 10 minutes.

Step 3

Pour glaze over pears and carrots; toss to coat. Remove pears and carrots with a slotted spoon and transfer to a serving dish; sprinkle with parsley.