Glazed Baby Carrots With Currants

• lbs baby carrots↗1 1⁄2 lb
• tablespoons unsalted butter↗2 tablespoons
• tablespoons firmly packed light brown sugar2 tablespoons
• cup dried currant↗1⁄3 cup
• salt & freshly ground black pepper

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat.

2. 2

   Add the baby carrots and cook until barely tender, about 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Drain and rinse under cold water.

4. 4

   Drain well.

5. 5

   Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.

6. 6

   Add the carrots, brown sugar and 1/4 cup water.

7. 7

   Cook, stirring often, until the carrots are heated through and the liquid has evaporated into a glaze, about 5 minutes.

8. 8

   Stir in the currants.

9. 9

   Season with salt and pepper.

10. 10

    Transfer to a serving dish and serve hot.