These candied carrots are easy to make for a delicious side dish for ham, roast beef, or chicken.

Ingredient :

• 1 pound carrots, cut into 2 inch pieces

• ¼ cup packed brown sugar

• 2 tablespoons butter, diced

• 1 pinch salt

• 1 pinch ground black pepper

Directions :

1. Place carrots in a pot of salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a low boil and cook until tender but not mushy, about 15 minutes. Drain and return carrots to the pot.

2. Place the pot with carrots over the lowest possible heat setting. Stir in brown sugar, butter, salt, and pepper. Cook until sugar is bubbly, 3 to 5 minutes. Serve hot.