Pickled Carrots - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. carrots, peeled and cut into 3 x 1/4-inch strips
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. vinegar
1 1/2 c. water
1/4 c. whole mustard seed
3 (1/2-inch) cinnamon sticks
3 whole cloves

Preparation

Cook carrots, covered, about 15 minutes in a small amount of boiling salted water.
Drain carrots and place in a glass or plastic container.
Combine remaining ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil and simmer 20 minutes.
Pour over carrots and toss well.
Cover tightly and refrigerate.