Apricot Glazed Carrots

Apricot Glazed Carrots

 

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds of carrots, peeled and diagonally sliced
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted.
• 1/3 cup apricot preserves
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Directions:

1. Add carrots to a pot of lightly salted water, and bring to a low boil.  Simmer until carrots are tender.  Drain.
2. Put melted butter in a bowl, and stir in apricot preserves. 
3. Stir in nutmeg, salt, orange zest, and lemon juice. 
4. Add carrots, and stir well to coat. 
5. Sprinkle with chopped parsley.