Maple Glazed Carrots

This recipe is from my Aunt Mary- one of many she shared that really made me feel like I was at home this Thanksgiving. 


INGREDIENTS:
12 large carrots, peeled and cut into 2 inch lengths (half or quarter the thicker ends)
8 TBL butter
1/4 cup maple syrup (not pancake syrup- the REAL thing!)
Fresh Lemon Juice
Pepper/Salt
Fresh Thyme Leaves

DIRECTIONS:
Melt butter in a large, heavy saute pan over medium-low heat and add carrots. Cover and braise, stirring occasionally until carrots are fork tender (about 20-30 minutes). Increase heat to medium and stir in syrup and a squeeze of lemon juice, cook for 2 minutes and season with salt, pepper and thyme. (I also added in a little brown sugar). Serve warm!