Glazed Maple-Balsamic Carrots

Name: Glazed Maple-Balsamic Carrots
Yield: Serves 8
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon, salt; 2 pounds, carrots, peeled and cut on bias into 1/2-inch slices; 3 tablespoons, unsalted butter; 4 , shallots, sliced thin; 2 teaspoons, minced fresh thyme leaves; 1/4 teaspoon, cayenne pepper; 1/2 cup, maple syrup; 1/4 cup, low-sodium chicken broth; 1/4 cup, balsamic vinegar plus 1 teaspoon

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Appears in Cook's Country April/May 2007

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A holiday celebration doesn't have to require endless trips to the market and several days in the kitchen. This streamlined recipe puts an emphasis on make-ahead work, so the cook can enjoy the meal too.

SERVES8

TIME45 minutes

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

Too often, glazed carrot recipes produce limp, soggy vegetables with a slick, saccharine coating. Our Glazed Maple-Balsamic Carrots recipe uses just the right ingredients to produce fully tender, glossy carrots with the perfect combination ...

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