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Bowl full of Glazed Amaretto Baby Carrots

Amaretto Glazed Carrots

The delicious brown sugar Amaretto sauce kicks these carrots up to a whole new level and makes them the perfect side dish for any Holiday Meal or special Occasion.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 112 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Cups baby carrots
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 2 Tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons Amaretto
  • 1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds

Instructions
 

  • In a large sauce pan filled with water, add 1/2 tsp salt. Bring to a boil. Add baby carrots. Cook until tender crisp, 10-15 minutes.
  • Drain.
  • In a medium skillet over medium heat melt 1/4 cup butter. Add 2 Tablespoons light brown sugar and 2 Tablespoons Amaretto. Stir constantly until slightly thickened and sugar is dissolved.
  • Add carrots and half the toasted slivered almonds.
  • Stir until well coated.
  • Place in serving dish and top with additional slivered almonds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/2 cupCalories: 112kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 90mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7g
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