Grandma's Orange Ginger Carrots Recipe: A Beloved Family Recipe by Judy Thow

Vegetables Side Dishes
11 months ago

Grandma's Orange Ginger Carrots Recipe: A Beloved Family Recipe

My grandchildren have already called me to check out what is on our Thanksgiving menu. They wanted to make sure I was fixing Aunt J's orange ginger carrots. This vegetable side dish recipe is loved by all – young and old.

One of our most precious aunts shared this recipe with our family. We have been enjoying it for more years than I can remember. I hope that once you try these delicious carrots you will be as hooked as we are!

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 to 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 to 20 minutes
Servings: 6 to 8

Ingredients

  • 1 pound carrots, peeled and cut
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Here's how to make it:

  1. Cook the carrots until tender. Set aside.
  2. Combine the sugar, cornstarch, salt and ginger in a saucepan. Add the orange juice and butter. Cook until slightly thickened. Add to the carrots. Garnish with parsley.

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Ground Ginger $4 & Up
Orange Juice $3 & Up
Cornstarch $2 & Up
Donna John
This sounds amazing, Judy Thow! I am going to pass it on to my daughter, who is bringing carrots tomorrow.
Dr. Shayna Mancuso
This will give such a good flavor to the carrots! Thank you!
Linda Stapp
Oh yum! These have to be delicious! On the menu any day.
Janie Hollingsworth
First best thing ..... they look delish! Second best....I have all the ingredients! Yum

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