Maple-Mustard Glazed Carrots

Maple syrup brings an extra sweet edge to the carrots making for an irresistible side-dish.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 2  lbs carrots

• FOR THE MAPLE GLAZE

• 2  ounces butter
• 1  tablespoon maple syrup
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons coarse grain mustard
• 1  pinch  salt and pepper

Directions

1. Peel and cut the carrots into batons. (You can do this up to 24 hours ahead and keep them in a polythene bag in the fridge.)
2. Tip them into a pan, pour in enough boiling water just to cover, bring back to the boil, then put a lid on the pan and cook for 4-5 minutes until the carrots are just tender.
3. Meanwhile, put the butter and maple syrup in a small pan. Heat until the butter is melted then stir in the mustard.
4. Take off the heat. Drain the carrots and tip into a warmed serving dish.
5. Pour the warm maple glaze over the carrots.
6. Taste and adjust seasoning to suit.