Candied Carrots

A combination of brown sugar and apple juice makes these easy candied carrots sweet but not cloying. Chopped fresh thyme brightens the flavor in this classic side dish, but feel free to omit it if you want an even simpler dish. Serve with chicken, pork or your Thanksgiving dinner.

Nutrition Information

121 Calories

19g Carbohydrates

28g Protein

634mg Potassium

2g Fiber

4g Sugar

Ingredients

2 ½ pounds medium carrots, sliced diagonally into 1/4-inch-thick slices (6 1/2 cups)
3 cups water
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons light brown sugar
2 tablespoons unsweetened apple juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground pepper