Saucy Minted Carrots

Description
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
 * Source: Southern Living Holiday Dinners 1982
 * 8 servings

Ingredients

 * 4 cups water
 * 2 teaspoons sugar
 * 1 teaspoon salt
 * 2 pounds baby carrots
 * ½ cup butter
 * ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar
 * 1 tablespoon cornstarch
 * ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped

Directions

 * 1) Combine water, sugar and salt in a large saucepan; add carrots, stirring well.
 * 2) Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and cook 12 to 15 minutes or until tender.
 * 3) Drain carrots, reserving 1 cup liquid.
 * 4) Set carrots aside and keep warm.
 * 5) Melt butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat; add brown sugar and cornstarch, stirring until smooth.
 * 6) Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
 * 7) Gradually add 1 cup reserved liquid; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened and bubbly.
 * 8) Stir in mint.
 * 9) Pour sauce over carrots, stirring gently to coat.