Butter-Maple Roasted Carrots With Garden Thyme

I have not made this recipe yet, but my sister told me these were the best carrots she's ever had, so I figured they were well worth a try...from the October 2007 Yoga Journal.

• Ready In: 1 hr 45 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 3  tablespoons butter
• 1⁄4 cup water
• 2  teaspoons salt
• 2  teaspoons pepper
• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1⁄2 cup brown sugar
• 1⁄4 cup maple syrup
• 2  sprigs fresh thyme
• 2  lbs  baby carrots

Directions

1. Heat butter, water, salt, pepper, garlic, cayenne, brown sugar and maple syrup together in a small pan.
2. Place carrots and thyme in a greased baking dish.
3. Evenly coat carrots with the maple mixture.
4. Cover with foil and bake at 350 for 1 hour 15 minute.
5. Remove foil and bake for another 25 minutes, until slightly browned and carmelized.