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.

6 servings
18 min

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. 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. 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. 3.

    Transfer to a serving plate. Garnish with tarragon and clementine zest.

    2 min

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