Mrs. Truman's Candy Carrots

Description
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.


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

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.
 * 5) 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.