Sweet Glazed Carrots

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Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 1/2 pounds small carrots, peeled and sliced in half lengthwise
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1. In a large sauté pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the maple syrup, salt, cayenne, and 1/4 cup water. Add the carrots. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until the carrots are just tender and the glaze has thickened, 15 to 20 minutes, tossing gently every few minutes. Sprinkle with the pepper.