Quite frequently, we order a basket from "Bountiful Baskets". It's always fun to see what unusual produce we receive from our donation. I'm always happy when I get stuff I like! (But I'm always distressed when I get something I don't like...ie: Cauliflower and Green Peppers). This particular week I was thrilled to see some beautiful heirloom carrots in beautiful tones, including purple! Aren't they gorgeous? Look at the inside of that gorgeous color!
I used my Pampered Chef Julienne Cutter (one of my favorite kitchen tools) and tore into those babies! The color variation as I got closer to the core was amazing! Like Hombre in carrots!
And of course I prepared them my favorite way...with Balsamic Glaze and Real Maple Syrup (hey...I had a little left over from my last visit to Cracker Barrel, so I used it!)
This is my go-to favorite preparation for full size carrots. It's really delicious. I served these carrots with my White Grape, White Balsamic and Herbs de Provence
Pork Tenderloin. It was such a lovely flavor combination...I was in food heaven!
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Maple-Balsamic Carrots
- 5 large carrots (I used Heirloom)
- 1-2 TBL Butter
- 2 TBL Balsamic Glaze (easily found at most Grocery stores)
- 1 TBL Real Maple Syrup
- Kosher Salt and Pepper, to taste
- Shred Carrots into long strips (easy to do with the julienne cutter or with the shredding attachment on a food processor)
- Melt butter in a large saute pan.
- Add carrots and cook until desired texture. Hint: If you like your carrots softer, put a lid over the pan, and add some water (about 1/8 cup) to help stem them.
- When desired texture is reached, add the remaining ingredients.
- Serve immediately. They cool down quickly because of how thin the carrots are.
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