Amaretto Carrots Recipe

Ingredients for Amaretto Carrots

• Carrot
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Amaretto Liqueur
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon honey

How to Make Amaretto Carrots

1. Peel and slice 1 pound of carrots.
2. Place carrots in a medium saucepan and cover with water. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt.
3. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium and simmer until fork-tender, about 10 minutes.
4. Carefully remove carrots with a slotted spoon to a warm dish and set aside. Reserve about 2 tablespoons of the cooking liquid.
5. In the same saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
6. Add 1/4 cup amaretto and 1/2 teaspoon almond extract. Stir constantly until fragrant.
7. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon cornstarch with the reserved cooking liquid until smooth.
8. Gradually whisk the cornstarch mixture into the amaretto sauce in the saucepan. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
9. Stir in 1 tablespoon of honey.
10. Add the cooked carrots to the saucepan and toss gently to coat with the sauce. Heat through for 1-2 minutes.
11. Serve immediately and enjoy!