Mrs. Truman's Candy Carrots

This is one of Bess Truman's favorite dishes. Bess Truman had a well-equipped kitchen and often prepared breakfast or lunch for her family. The Trumans also employed several African American women who cooked for the family.

Ingredients

 * 2 to 3 tablespoons Oleo
 * 2 or 3 carrots
 * 2 to 3 tablespoons brown sugar

Directions

 * 1) Melt Oleo in pan.
 * 2) Slice carrots.
 * 3) Put carrots in Oleo and cook until almost tender.
 * 4) Add brown sugar. Cook until tender and golden brown.


 * Variation:
 * For candy sweet potatoes, cook sweet potatoes the same way as carrots you may want to use a little more oleo.
 * Butter or another brand of margarine can be used in place of the Oleo.

Source

 * Mrs. Truman's Recipes from the Harry S. Truman Museum, public domain goverment resource—original source of recipe.