Sweet Holiday Carrots


These were really delicious.  A nice change of pace from the standard carrots in honey/brown sugar.  It had a really nice fresh taste.  This was a great side dish!

Ingredients

  • 8 medium carrots, sliced
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained
  • 1/2 cup chopped peeled tart apple
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Directions

  • Place carrots and water in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Add the pineapple, apple, cranberries, honey, lemon juice and salt; cook for 3-4 minutes or until carrots are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Combine the butter, flour and cinnamon; stir into pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Sprinkle with walnuts before serving. Yield: 5 servings.

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