Maple Glazed Balsamic Carrots

Directions

1. In a medium skillet, combine the carrots, .broth, maple syrup, butter, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cover and cook for 3 min (or possibly 5 min for softer, candied-style carrots).
2. Increase the heat to high and uncover. Cook, stirring often, till the carrots are just tender and the liquid is reduced to 2 Tbsp., 5 to 6 min.
3. Stir in the vinegar and cook till the liquid is reduced to a glaze, 1 to 2 min. Serve warm. (The carrots can be prepared up to 1 day ahead, covered, and refrigerated. Reheat the carrots, covered, in a skillet over low heat before serving.)
4. This recipe yields 4 to 6 servings.
5. Comments: Glazed carrots are a favorite side dish at family meals. This very easy version is an elegant makeover, resulting in al dente carrots with a sweet, piquant glaze. If desired softer, candied-style carrots, cook the covered carrots for an additional 2 min. Peeled baby carrots are available at most supermarkets, but you can also use regular carrots cut into sticks 1 1/2 inches long by 1/2 inch wide.