spicy carrots

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Spicy carrots

2 lb meduim carrots (about 12)

2 Tbsp unsalted butter (margarine if you prefer)

2 Tbsp brown sugar

1/2 cup water

2 tsp lemon juice (I prefer fresh)

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp cinnamon

1/8 tsp cayenne, or to taste

 

quarter carrots lengthwise then cut into 2.5 inch pieces

 

heat butter in a 12 inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat

until foam subsides, then saute carrots, uncovered, stirrign

occasionally, until slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Add brown

sugar, stirring until sugar is melted. stir in water , lemon jiuce,

salt, cinnamon, and cayenne and simmer, covered, until carrots are

tender and liquid id reduced to a glaze, 8-10 minutes.