Recipe: Sunshine Carrots (microwave)

SUNSHINE CARROTS

5 medium carrots
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ginger
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons butter

Slice carrots diagonally, about 1-inch thick. Place in covered 1 1/2-quart glass casserole with water.

Microwave on HIGH in microwave for 8 minutes. Stir halfway through cooking time. Drain.

Meanwhile, combine sugar, cornstarch, salt and ginger in a small saucepan. Add orange juice; cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and bubbles. Boil 1 minute. Stir in butter. Pour over hot carrots, tossing to coat evenly.

TO COOK ON STOVETOP:
If you do not have a microwave, cook carrots covered in a small amount of boiling salted water until just tender, about 20 minutes. Drain.

Servings: 4
From: Gulfshore Delights
Source: Best of the Best from Florida by Gwen McKee and Barbara Moseley