Orange Carrots

1 lb. carrots
3/4 C. water
3/4 t. salt
1/2 t. fresh grated orange peel
1 orange
2 T. margarine or butter
2 - 3 T. favorite syrup (cane, molasses, honey or brown sugar)

Wash and peel, scrub or scrape carrots. Slice crosswise into rounds or lengthwise into sticks. Bring water and salt to a boil in a saucepan. Add carrots and cover pan. Cook over medium heat 15 - 20 mins. until tender. Drain well.

Meanwhile grate 1/2 t. peel from orange. Peel orange and cut into bite size pieces. Add orange pieces and peel, margarine and syrup to drained carrots. Place over low heat and stir gently until margarine is melted and oranges are heated. Serve at once.
Makes 6 servings.
Sue

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