Spiced Glazed Carrots with Sherry & Citrus
Tender carrots glazed in a flavorful mixture of sherry, citrus, and aromatic spices. This elegant side dish combines sweet carrots with butter, cloves, and fresh herbs for a sophisticated accompaniment.
Ingredients
- •2 bunches thin carrots
- •2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- •½ teaspoon kosher salt
- •12 whole black peppercorns
- •1 leaf bay leaf
- •1 tablespoon fresh clementine juice
- •2 tablespoons Sherry
- •2 pinches ground cloves
- •1 tablespoon fresh tarragon leaves
- •¼ teaspoon clementine zest
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Bring carrots, butter, 1/2 teaspoon salt, peppercorns, bay leaf, and 1/2 cup water to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until just tender, 7-8 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer carrots to a medium bowl.
8 min
- 2.
Add clementine juice, 1 tablespoon Sherry, and ground cloves to skillet and cook until glaze forms, 7-8 minutes. Stir in carrots and remaining 1 tablespoon Sherry. Season carrots to taste with salt. DO AHEAD: Can be made 4 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature. Rewarm over medium heat before continuing, adding water by teaspoonfuls if dry.
8 min
- 3.
Transfer to a serving plate. Garnish with tarragon and clementine zest.
2 min