Glazed Spiced Carrots

(Courtesy of Taste of Home) 

Ingredients: 

2 pounds small carrots

1/2 cup peach preserves

1/2 cup butter, melted

1/4 cup packed brown sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

2 tablespoons cornstarch

2 tablespoons water

Toasted chopped pecans, optional
Steps: 

Place carrots in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Combine the preserves, butter, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into preserve mixture. Pour over carrots.

Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until tender. Stir carrots; sprinkle with pecans if desired. Yield: 6 servings.

Editor’s Note: To toast nuts, bake in a shallow pan in a 350° oven for 5-10 minutes or cook in a skillet over low heat until lightly browned, stirring occasionally.