How to Make Sweet and Spicy Carrots - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the perfect balance of sweet and spicy flavors to elevate a simple vegetable dish. That's why these Sweet and Spicy Carrots are a fantastic addition to any meal. They're easy to prepare, packed with flavor, and add a bright pop of color to your dinner spread, making them a great choice for a side dish or snack.

With just a handful of ingredients, you can turn a humble bag of carrots into a show-stopping dish that will have everyone asking for seconds. The sw...

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Ingredients

  • 2 (16 ounce) packages baby carrots
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • ¼ cup honey
  • ½ cup apricot preserves
  • 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground white pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Mix carrots and orange juice in a large saucepan; bring to a boil, place a cover on the pan, reduce heat to low, and cook at a simmer until carrots are tender-crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain carrots, reserving 1/4 cup of the orange juice.
  • Return carrots and reserved juice to the pan and place over medium heat. Stir honey, apricot preserves, Dijon mustard, butter, brown sugar, salt, and black pepper with the carrots and juice; cook and stir until sugar dissolves completely and the carrots are glazed and tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    178 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 8mg
    • Sodium: 331mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 39g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 29g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 20mg
    • Calcium: 48mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 354mg