Maple Butter Glazed Carrots - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. water
1/4 c. butter or margarine
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 lb. carrots, pared and cut in half
1/4 c. maple syrup
1 tsp. marjoram

Preparation

Bring water and salt to boiling in a medium size heavy saucepan.
Add carrots; return to boiling.
Cover; simmer 15 minutes or until carrots are just tender.
Drain thoroughly.
Cook maple syrup, butter, marjoram, salt and pepper in a large skillet over low heat 2 to 3 minutes or until bubbly and caramel-like in consistency.
Add carrots; toss gently to coat in the maple butter. Cook over high heat, tossing gently, until carrots are glazed and liquid is absorbed.