Maple Carrots

Directions

1. 1
   Place peeled carrots in a saucepan with about an inch of water plus salt and sugar.
2. 2
   Cover and cook 10 minutes, or until crisp-tender.
3. 3
   Remove carrots from the pan and keep warm.
4. 4
   Cook carrot water until it is reduced to about 1/2 cup.
5. 5
   Add syrup, butter and mustard.
6. 6
   Cook until a heavy syrup is formed, about 7 minutes.
7. 7
   Add carrots and pepper.
8. 8
   Serves 6.