Brunede Kartofler (Danish Sugar-Glazed Potatoes)

A standard dish on Danish tables at special occasions. Often the sugar is browned in the pan a bit before adding the butter; do this if you prefer. Cooking time includes both boiling time and glazing time for potatoes.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2  lbs small potatoes, peeled
•  salt
• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 1⁄2 cup butter

Directions

1. Cook potatoes in salted boiling water to cover until just tender; drain.
2. In a heavy pan or skillet, melt butter with sugar over medium low heat.
3. Add potatoes and shake pan to coat potatoes thoroughly with sugar mixture; cook about 10 minutes until thoroughly glazed and tender.