Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups fresh tangerine juice
  • 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated tangerine peel
  • 2 1/2 pounds large carrots (about 12), peeled, cut on diagonal into 1/2-inch-thick ovals (about 6 cups)
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 large tangerine, seeded
  • Chopped fresh parsley

Method

  • Combine first 5 ingredients in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Boil until sauce thickens and coats spoon thickly and is reduced to 2/3 cup, whisking occasionally, about 8 minutes.
  • Steam carrots until just crisp-tender, about 7 minutes.
  • Mix carrots and cayenne pepper into sauce.
  • (Can be made 1 day ahead.
  • Cover and chill.)
  • Simmer carrots in sauce over medium heat until heated through and sauce reduces to thick glaze, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer to bowl.
  • Squeeze juice from tangerine half over.
  • Sprinkle with chopped parsley.