A Herd of Thundering Carrots

A Herd of Thundering Carrots

5 carrots, peeled and sliced ¼ inch thick
2 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
4 tbsp. butter
2 tbsp. orange juice
salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
10 dried apricots, slivered
1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steam carrots for 12 minutes. Stir sugar and cinnamon together until well mixed. Set aside. Melt butter in skillet. Stir in carrots, orange juice, sprinkle with sugar cinnamon mixture. Cook over medium heat until carrots are glazed and sauce is slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in apricots and almonds. Cook 3 minutes.