Apricot Glazed Carrots

Recipe from Mimi (Colorado Cache)

Ingredients

• 2 pounds carrots, peeled and cut on the diagonal

• 3 Tbs butter

• 1/3 cup apricot preserves

• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1/2 to 1 tsp orange zest

• 2 tsp fresh lemon juice

• Parsley for garnish, roughly chopped 

Directions

Cook carrots in salted water or steam until just tender, about 20 minutes and drain.

Melt butter and stir in preserves until blended. Add nutmeg, salt, orange zest and lemon juice.

Toss carrots with mixture until well coated. Garnish with parsley and serve.