Carrots with Raisin Sauce
Transform your everyday carrots into a show-stopping side dish with this vibrant recipe for Carrots with Raisin Sauce. Tender slices of carrots are coated in a lusciously sweet and tangy sauce made with brown sugar, plump raisins, and a splash of zesty orange juice, all beautifully spiced with a hint of cinnamon. This easy-to-follow recipe delivers a perfect balance of natural sweetness and warm flavors, making it an ideal companion for holiday feasts, Sunday dinners, or any meal in need of a comforting twist. Ready in just 30 minutes, this dish is as quick to prepare as it is crowd-pleasing. Serve it warm and watch it disappear from the table! Perfect for search terms like "carrot side dishes," "sweet carrot recipes," and "orange raisin sauce."
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Carrots
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 cup Raisins
- 1.5 cups Orange juice
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
Instructions
Wash, peel, and slice the carrots into approximately 1/4-inch thick rounds.
Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add the sliced carrots and cook for 8–10 minutes until tender but not mushy. Drain and set aside.
In a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the brown sugar and ground cinnamon, mixing well until the sugar dissolves and the mixture becomes smooth, about 1–2 minutes.
Add the orange juice and raisins to the saucepan and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Let it cook for 3–4 minutes to allow the raisins to plump up.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Gradually stir the slurry into the sauce, whisking constantly to avoid lumps.
Continue to cook the sauce over medium heat, stirring frequently, until it thickens to a silky consistency, about 2–3 minutes.
Add the drained carrots to the saucepan and gently toss to coat them evenly with the raisin sauce.
Season with a pinch of salt to balance the sweetness. Cook for another 1–2 minutes to ensure the carrots are heated through.
Transfer the carrots with raisin sauce to a serving dish and serve warm. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1168 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.0 g | 33% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.1 g | 66% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 66 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 1130 mg | 49% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 238.0 g | 87% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.1 g | 82% | |
| Total Sugars | 175.7 g | ||
| Protein | 13.3 g | 27% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 334 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 4.9 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 3507 mg | 75% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
