The ultimate carrots

The ultimate carrots

Caramelised, tender carrots for Christmas

Caramelised, tender carrots for Christmas

Serves 12

Cooks In40 minutes

DifficultySuper easy

Nutrition per serving

• Calories 54 3%

• Fat 2.1g 3%

• Saturates 1g 5%

• Sugars 7.4g 8%

• Salt 0.30g 5%

• Protein 1g 2%

• Carbs 8.3g 3%

• Fibre 3g -

Of an adult's reference intake

Ingredients

• 1.5 kg carrots , use heritage ones if you can find them
• 2 clementines
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1 large knob of unsalted butter
• ½ a bunch of fresh thyme

Method

1. Peel the carrots, then you can chop, quarter or halve them, but I like to leave them whole with the tops on. Don’t worry, this recipe will work however you prep them so just get them ready your favourite way.
2. Place the carrots in a large, wide pan and just cover with cold water. Add a good pinch of sea salt and a pinch of black pepper, the clementine juice (you can use oranges instead, if you prefer), vinegar and butter.
3. Bring to the boil and cook for 20 minutes, or until nearly all the liquid has evaporated.
4. Once the butter starts to glaze the carrots, add the thyme sprigs and reduce the heat to low. Cook for 5 minutes, or until caramelised and delicious.

Tips

These carrots are deliciously caramelised, but if you like them even stickier, add a drizzle of honey just before serving.