2 pounds carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch thick sliced
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 cup plus 2 tbsps butter
1 cup sugar
1 (12-ounce) jar orange marmalade
3/4 cup Grand Marnier, divided
4 medium oranges, halved with pulp and pith removed
Nutmeg
Recipe
Combine carrots, water to cover, and salt in a sauce pan. Cover and cook over medium heat 25 minutes. drain and set aside.
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sugar and marmalade; simmer about 10 minutes or until sugar is melted. Stir in carrots and Grand Marnier. Simmer, uncovered, about 30 minutes, or until carrots are shiny and candied. Add remaining Grand Marnier. Sprinkle with nutmeg and serve in hollowed orange shells.