Gingered Candied Carrots

fromt he rocky mountain news wednesday paper

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 8-10

Ingredients

• 18  carrots, peeled
• 4  cups chicken broth or 4  cups vegetable broth
• 2  cups water, add more as needed
• 6  tablespoons unsalted butter
• 6  tablespoons brown sugar
• 3  tablespoons maple syrup
• 2  tablespoons crystallized ginger, finely chopped
• 2  teaspoons ground ginger
•  salt
•  pepper

Directions

1. half the carrots lengthwise and cut to 1 inch lengths.
2. place in a large saucepan and cover with broth and water.
3. bring to a boil reduce heat and simmer 13-15 minutes or till tender drain and return carrots to the saucepan.
4. melt the butter in a small suace pan.
5. stir in the brown sugar and both gingers.
6. pour the butter mixture over the carrots and warm for about 2 minutes over very low heat stirring occasionaly.
7. salt and pepper to taste.