2 pounds carrots, cut lengthwise into 1/4-in.-thick strips
1-1/2 cups sugar
1-1/2 cups water
1-1/2 cups cider vinegar
1/4 cup mustard seed
3 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)
3 whole cloves
1. Place carrots in a large saucepan; add enough water to cover. Bring to a boil. Cook, covered, until crisp-tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain. Transfer to a large bowl. In another large saucepan, combine remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes. Pour mixture over carrots. Refrigerate, covered, overnight to allow flavors to blend.
2. Transfer mixture to jars. Cover and refrigerate up to 1 month.
Prize Winning Recipe
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. + chilling Cook: 20 min.
YIELD: 6 cups.
Nutrition Facts
1/4 cup: 30 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 170mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.