"This side dish is ideal when you'd like to serve your vegetables in a different way for a special dinner," says Barb Rudyk of Vermilion, Alberta. Cinnamon and nutmeg season baby carrots that are simmered with orange marmalade and brown sugar.

2 lbs fresh baby carrots 1/2 c orange marmalade 3 tbs cold water, divided 2 tbs brown sugar 1 tbs butter, melted 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg 1/8 tsp pepper 1 tbs cornstarch

1. In a 3 qt slow cooker, combine the carrots, marmalade, 1 tbs water, brown sugar, butter and seasonings.
2. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hrs or until carrots are tender.
3. Combine cornstarch and remaining water until smooth. Stir into carrot mixture.
4. Cover and cook on high for 30 min or until thickened.

(1/2 or 1/3 of time for 5 qt)