Apricot Glazed Carrots Recipe

Apricot Glazed Carrots Recipe

  • 2 pounds carrots, peeled and diagonally sliced
  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1/3 cup apricot preserves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • chopped fresh parsley for garnish
  1. Add carrots to a pot of lightly salted water, and bring to a low boil. Simmer until carrots are tender. Drain.
  2. Put melted butter in a bowl, and stir in apricot preserves. Stir in nutmeg, salt, orange zest, and lemon juice. Add carrots, and stir well to coat. Sprinkle with chopped parsley.