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.