Sticky mulled cider carrots

carrots christmas side dish cider

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Serves 6-8

Source

Ingredients

2 tbsp vegetable oil

8 large carrots (about 1kg), trimmed and halved down the length

60g butter

200ml cider

200ml apple juice

2 star anise

1⁄2 cinnamon stick

1 tbsp demerara sugar

Method

Heat the oil in a large flameproof casserole over a low heat and cook the carrots with some salt for about 15 mins, tossing occasionally until browned all over. Add the butter and cook until foaming, then add the cider, apple juice, spices and sugar.

Bring to a simmer and cook for 20-25 mins until the carrots are tender and the liquid has reduced and is sticky. Serve, or leave to cool, then reheat in the glaze when ready.