Braised Carrots in Maple Sauce

Braised Carrots in Maple Sauce

What You Need:

1 1/2 T of butter
1/2 C chicken broth
3 T of maple syrup
2 t lemon juice
1 lb. baby cut carrots
1/4 t salt
1/4 t pepper

How to Make It:

Place the butter in a medium skillet positioned over medium heat.
When the butter has completely melted stir in the chicken broth, maple syrup and lemon juice.
Add the carrots and stir to coat them well with the maple sauce.
Set a lid slightly ajar over the skillet and cook the carrots for 7 minutes or until the carrots are fork tender and most of the sauce has been absorbed into the carrots.
Sprinkle with the salt and pepper just before serving.

Makes 4 servings

These carrots make a great side dish to serve with pork. You can even add a little crunch to them by stirring in 1/4 C of chopped pecans just before serving.