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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. Mrs.

dairy-free
Prep5 min
Cook0 min
Total5 min
Servings4
Difficultybeginner

Ingredients

Method

1
Peel and slice the carrots into thin rounds, approximately 1/4 inch thick.
2
Melt the oleo in a large skillet over medium heat, swirling to coat the bottom evenly.
2 minutes
3
Add the sliced carrots to the skillet and stir to coat with the melted oleo.
1 minutes
4
Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the carrots and stir gently to combine.
1 minutes
5
Cook uncovered over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the carrots are tender and the sugar has caramelized into a glaze.
12 minutes
6
Transfer to a serving dish and serve warm.