CRANBERRY GLAZED CARROTS WITH PINK PEPPERCORNS

Food that is unfussy. And uncomplicated. Food that’s rich with flavor, and vibrant. That is the kind of food I want to eat every day. The kind of food I want to make and serve to my friends and family all year round. But especially during the holiday season. And these cranberry glazed carrots embody all of that.

The holidays can be stressful. And exhausting. It’s a time of extra errands and shopping. Consumption and indulgence. And for many, complicated family matters and highly emotional times. Despite the overload of cookies and cocktails what you consume during this chaotic time should be nutrient dense and full of flavor.

It’s pretty counterintuitive what we do to our bodies in November and December. It should be real and nourishing. Devoid of artificial colors and additives. It should balance the stress, not add to it. These cranberry glazed carrots and dishes like this, add nutrients in an effortless way. That said, no judgment. Eat a cookie. And kindly give yourself permission to feel good about it.

How to make glazed carrots. 

Today on Facebook Live I demonstrated how to make these cranberry glazed carrots. A beautiful side dish for your holiday table. Steamed and sautéed garlicky carrots are tossed with a lightly sweetened Florida Crystals® Demerara Sugar cranberry glaze. Demerara cane sugar is golden and rich with a hint of molasses. It’s fantastic in this savory dish which is finished with fresh herbs and green onions. A tangy, umami-packed dish that stuns. Especially on your holiday table.

I’m proud to partner with Florida Crystals®. America’s first and only producer of certified organic sugar, grown and harvested in the United States. They are committed to practicing sustainable agriculture, along with other proactive efforts to protect our natural resources. This is the only sugar I buy. And it feels good.

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of taking over the Florida Crytal’s Instagram account. Come over and say hi! Give them a follow. They’re great folks doing great things.

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Cranberry Glazed Carrots with Pink Peppercorns

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These cranberry glazed carrots are a stunning side dish. They're garlicky, tossed in pink peppercorn cranberry glaze and topped with fresh herbs.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

Glaze Ingredients

• 1 cup cranberries
• 1/2 cup filtered water
• 1/2 cup Florida Crystals® Demerara Sugar (see notes)
• 1 tablespoon pink peppercorns
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Carrot Ingredients

• 1 pound carrots, peeled (see notes)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (to garnish)
• 1/4 cup green onions, minced (to garnish)

Instructions

1. Combine all of the glaze ingredients in a small pan, stir and bring to a boil.
2. Turn the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes while stirring occasionally and smashing the cranberries gently.
3. Remove the pan from the heat and strain the cranberries sauce through a fine mesh sieve and into a bowl (you can discard the pulp or use it in another recipe). Set the bowl of glaze aside.
4. Simmer the carrots in an inch of water for 10 minutes or until tender. Drain the water and return the pan and carrots to the stove. Add the olive oil, garlic and salt and sauté 2 minutes.
5. Spoon the glaze over the carrots and continue to cook for 1 minute.
6. Plate the carrots with parsley and green onions and serve warm.

Notes

Florida Crystals® Demerara Sugar makes this glaze rich and full-bodied. I recommend using a demerara sugar. If you can't source that, equal parts brown and regular cane sugar will work. Any carrot variety will work wonderfully here. If they are large, half them lengthwise.

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