Stewed carrots and prunes, sweetened with sugar and orange juice
INGREDIENTS (for 6 servings):
- 8 large carrots
- 1 cup prunes
- 2 cups orange juice
- 1/3 cup white sugar
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root
PREPARATION:
Place carrot and prunes in a pot. Cover the vegetables with orange juice. Bring the mixture to a boil, let boil 10 minutes.
Stir in sugar and butter. Simmer gently for 1 hour or until the liquid is almost absorbed.
Sprinkle with lemon zest and ginger and let simmer another 5 minutes.