Glazed Carrots - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. carrots (about 8 medium), pared and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 c. stock or broth
2 Tbsp. light brown sugar
6 Tbsp. butter
pinch of freshly ground black pepper
freshly grated nutmeg to taste
salt to taste

Preparation

Combine carrots, stock and brown sugar in a heavy saucepan with lid; bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and cover tightly.
Cook the carrots until they are about half done, 10 to 15 minutes; then remove the lid from the pot.
Return the heat to medium-low and reduce the cooking liquid to a thick syrup.
As the syrup thickens, shake the pan frequently to keep the carrots from sticking.
When the syrup is thick, add the butter, pepper, nutmeg and salt.
When the butter is melted, shake the pan again, rolling the carrots gently in the glaze so each piece is covered.
Makes 4 servings.