Kicked up Spiced Carrots

Kicked up  Spiced Carrots
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Ingredients:
2 lbs carrots ( about 12 large)
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup water
2 -3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon cayenne ( to taste)

Directions:
Quarter carrots lengthwise and then cut into about 2-1/2-inch pieces.
Heat butter in a heavy skillet over medium heat.
Add in the carrot sticks and saute uncovered for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until just slightly softened.
Add in brown sugar stirring until the sugar is dissolved and melted.
Stir in water, lemon juice, salt, cinnamon and cayenne; toss to combine and simmer covered until the carrots are desired tenderness and the liquid is reduced to a glaze (about 8-10 minutes).

Servings: 5-6

Time preparation: 20 min.

Time total: 30 min.

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