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Maple-Pecan Carrots

Maple-Pecan Carrots

Ingredients

1/2 cup water Dash salt 4 cups sliced fresh carrots 1 tablespoon butter 3 tablespoons maple-flavored syrup 1/4 cup chopped pecans*	Advertisements

Preparation
  In medium saucepan, bring water and salt to a boil. Add carrots; cover and cook over medium heat for 12 to 15 minutes or until carrots are tender. Drain; cover to keep warm.

Melt butter in same saucepan over low heat. Stir in syrup. Add carrots; cook until carrots are well glazed, stirring constantly. Serve topped with pecans.

Makes 6 (1/2-cup) servings.

Tip: If desired, pecans can be toasted. To toast, cook pecans in small nonstick saucepan over medium-high heat for 3 to 5 minutes or until browned, stirring constantly.

For extra flavor, sprinkle carrots with a little nutmeg or cinnamon just before serving.

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