Saucy Minted Carrots

== Description ==
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
* Source: Southern Living Holiday Dinners 1982 
* 8 servings
== Ingredients ==
* 4 cups water
* 2 teaspoons sugar
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 2 pounds baby carrots
* ½ cup butter
* ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar
* 1 tablespoon cornstarch
* ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped 
== Directions ==
# Combine water, sugar and salt in a large saucepan; add carrots, stirring well.
# Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and cook 12 to 15 minutes or until tender.
# Drain carrots, reserving 1 cup liquid.
# Set carrots aside and keep warm.
# Melt butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat; add brown sugar and cornstarch, stirring until smooth.
# Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
# Gradually add 1 cup reserved liquid; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened and bubbly.
# Stir in mint.
# Pour sauce over carrots, stirring gently to coat. 
Category:Cathy's Recipes
Category:Carrot Recipes
Category:Brown sugar Recipes
Category:Mint Recipes