Cranberry Maple Carrots Recipes

MAPLE ROASTED CARROTS WITH CRANBERRIES

Steps:

• Set the oven to 170° C / 340° F fan forced (or 190° C / 375° F no fan) and line one large baking tray (or two smaller ones) with baking paper.
• Trim the green tops off the carrots (you can make pesto out of them or add them to soups) and cut carrots into halves lengthwise.
• Coat cranberries in 1 tbsp of maple syrup and mix in orange zest.
• In a separate bowl, combine olive oil, 3 tbsp maple syrup, harissa paste, thyme leaves (about 1 tbsp), garlic, salt and a good pinch of black pepper.
• Coat dry carrots in the maple and harissa mixture (keep any leftovers) and space them out on a large baking tray,. If you have a large tray, place cranberries at the other end, if not use two separate trays.
• Roast for about 20-25 minutes, until carrots are tender and the exterior slightly caramelized and cranberries are soft and jammy. If cranberries are done sooner, remove them from the tray with a spatula and set aside. If you have any leftover carrot marinade, apply it with a brush again half way through the baking time.
• Toast almonds lightly in a hot pan until lightly browned and fragrant.
• Place roasted carrots and cranberries on a large serving platter. Sprinkle with toasted almonds and fresh thyme or finely chopped carrot tops (but go easy on them as they taste bitter).

CARROTS AND CRANBERRIES

Steps:

• Put carrots and cranberries into a microwave-safe dish. Mix chicken broth, butter, and brown sugar together in a bowl; drizzle over the carrot mixture and stir to coat.
• Cook in microwave on High for 4 minutes.
• Continue cooking in microwave until carrots are tender, about 8 minutes more; cool at room temperature for 5 minutes and sprinkle with cinnamon.

CRANBERRY MAPLE CARROTS

Steps:

• Place carrots in a saucepan and cover with salted water; bring to a boil over high heat.
• Reduce heat to medium and boil for 3 to 4 minutes or until almost fork tender; drain well and set aside.
• In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat, then add carrots to melted butter, along with the craisins.
• Cook, stirring frequently, for 3 to 5 minutes or until carrots begin to brown.
• Stir in maple syrup, then add ginger, rosemary, and salt and pepper.
• Cook until carrots are tender, shiny and caramelized.

CRANBERRY-GLAZED CARROTS

Steps:

• Cook 1 1/2 pounds thinly sliced carrots in a skillet with 2 tablespoons olive oil until beginning to soften, 5 to 7 minutes. Add 1 1/2 cups no-sugar-added cranberry juice, 3/4 teaspoon cumin and a pinch each of cinnamon and salt. Simmer, stirring, until tender and glazed, 25 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped parsley.

GLAZED CRANBERRY CARROTS

Steps:

• Place 1 in. of water in a large saucepan; add carrots. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until tender. Drain and set aside., In the same pan, combine the cranberry sauce, butter, brown sugar, lemon juice and salt. Cook and stir until cranberry sauce is melted and mixture is smooth. Add carrots; stir to coat. Heat through.

CRANBERRY CARROTS

Steps:

• Place carrots and water in a microwave container.
• Cover and cook on high until just tender; drain and set aside.
• In the same container, melt the cranberry sauce and margarine on 80% power.
• Add the seasonings.
• Pour sauce over carrots and mix well.
• Serve warm.