Make Ahead Citrus Carrots

A great make ahead vegetable dish that you can bring to a family gathering or potluck. Only needs reheating to serve. This dish is vegetarian but can be made vegan by substituting good quality vegan margarine for the butter.

• Ready In: 24 hrs 20 mins
• Serves: 10-12

Ingredients

• 2  lbs  baby carrots
• 1⁄2 cup orange marmalade
• 1⁄4 cup butter
• 1⁄4 cup  frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
• 1⁄4 cup brown sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Cook carrots in boiling water until tender but still crisp (10 to 12 minutes).
2. While carrots cook, combine other ingredients in a microwave bowl and microwave on high for one minute.
3. Once carrots cook drain and place in a microwaveable casserole dish with lid.
4. Pour marmalade mixture over carrots and stir until marmalade mixture coats the carrots.
5. Cover and refrigerate overnight (8-24 hours).
6. Before reheating, stir.
7. Microwave on high for 4-5 minutes stirring every few minutes.