Root Beer Carrots
(Serves 4-6)
One 12 ounce bottle of root beer
1/3 cup light brown sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon coarse salt
2 pounds peeled baby carrots
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
In a large skillet, bring ½ cup water, the root beer, sugar, cinnamon, cumin, cloves, and salt to a boil. Add the carrots. Return to a boil, cover, and cook for 5 minutes. Uncover and boil until tender, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the thyme. Using a slotted spoon, place the carrots in a serving bowl.