Maple, Cayenne and Citrus Glazed Carrots

The heat of the Cayenne pepper and bright lemon are heaven with the sweetness of the carrots and syrup.


Maple, Cayenne and Citrus Glazed Carrots

8 Ounces baby peeled carrots
1 Tablespoon of butter
2 Tablespoons of good maple syrup
2 Tablespoons of fresh lemon juice
1 Teaspoon of cayenne pepper
Sea Salt

Blanch carrots by placing in a pot of boiling salted water for four minutes then remove them and  stop the cooking in a bowl of iced water (instead of blanching, you can place carrots in a microwave safe dish with 1/3 a cup of water and cook for 4 minutes).

Once carrots are cool, drain and set aside. Melt butter in a skillet then add syrup. lemon juice  and cayenne pepper. Mix well then add carrots, stirring occasionally until heated through. Sprinkle with a generous pinch of sea salt. Serve Immediately.

Makes 4 Servings

Cooks Note: You can blanch the carrots ahead and make just before ready to serve.